Airbus Sees Increasing Demand For A400M Fleet

LANGKAWI, May 21 (Bernama) -- Airbus Defence and Space sees that its A400M is gaining traction across the region, driven by rising demand for versatile air mobility solutions in Asia-Pacific.

ASEAN Fund Mobilised For Myanmar Earthquake Relief, Long-term Support Under Discussion

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- The ASEAN Disaster Management and Emergency Relief Fund has been utilised in the wake of the recent earthquake in Myanmar, with the regional bloc now looking towards longer-term recovery efforts, said ASEAN Secretary-General Dr Kao Kim Hourn.

Uncertain Times : Singapore, Malaysia And Other ASEAN Neighbours To Strengthen Cooperation - PM Wong

By Nur Ashikin Abdul Aziz

SINGAPORE, April 4 (Bernama) -- Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and his Singaporean counterpart, Lawrence Wong, held discussions over the telephone on Friday regarding significant developments in the region, including the recent US tariffs.

Trump’s Tariff Blitz And The Global Institutional Earthquake: ASEAN’s Strategic Moment Against Economic Coercion

By CW Sim 

KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 (Bernama) -- On April 3, 2025, President Donald Trump declared “America’s Liberation Day” from the White House Rose Garden and signed an executive order launching a sweeping global tariff regime.

OCK Group Sees Minimal Disruption To Myanmar Ops Following Recent Earthquake

KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 (Bernama) -- OCK Group Bhd does not anticipate any major long-term impact on its operations or business performance in Myanmar following the magnitude 7.7 earthquake that struck last Friday.

Bursa Malaysia To Trade Sideways Next Week Amid Tariff Uncertainty, Shortened Holiday Week

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, March 29 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) is expected to trade sideways next week in a shortened trading week, hovering between 1,505 and 1,515.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower On Profit-taking, Earthquake In Myanmar Shakes Investor Sentiment

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, March 28 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed lower today on profit-taking after a strong three-day rally, and investor sentiment was further shaken in the late afternoon session following news of an earthquake in Myanmar with tremors felt in neighbouring Thailand, said Rakuten Trade Sdn Bhd equity research vice-president Thong Pak Leng.

No Flight Cancellations By Local Airlines Following Myanmar Earthquake

By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

KUALA LUMPUR, March 28 (Bernama) -- Malaysia-based airlines have confirmed that they did not cancel any flights following the powerful earthquake that hit central Myanmar on Friday. 

SWISSto12, Astrum Mobile To Launch Asia Pacific’s First Satellite-to-Device Platform  

KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 (Bernama) -- SWISSto12, a satellite manufacturer, has partnered with Astrum Mobile to deliver the first-ever Satellite-to-Device (S2D) platform in Asia Pacific.

AM Best Affirms Himalayan Reinsurance Credit Ratings With Stable Outlook

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 24 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of B+ (Good) and the long-term issuer credit rating of “bbb-” (Good) of Nepal’s Himalayan Reinsurance Limited (Himalayan Re), maintaining a stable outlook.

Mavcom: Airlines Must Offer Passengers Refunds For Flight Delays Of Five Hours Or More

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman and Mikhail Raj Abdullah

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Aviation Commission (MAVCOM) today reiterated that airline passengers have the option of a refund of their tickets if their flight is delayed by five hours or more.

Steady Growth And Political Stability Paving The Way For Critical Reforms -- Morgan Stanley

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s recent stability and steady growth are paving the way for the government to implement critical reforms, including the overhaul of costly fuel and power subsidies, said Morgan Stanley Investment Management.