Strong 2025 Passenger Demand Masks Ongoing Capacity Constraints - IATA

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 29 (Bernama) -- The global air passenger market in 2025 saw strong demand and robust growth but masked ongoing capacity constraints in the airline industry due to decarbonisation challenges and supply chain issues, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

RM9.5 Mln In Rubber Production Incentives Distributed To 94,677 Smallholders From Jan-Nov 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 29 (Bernama) -- A total of 94,677 smallholders benefited from the Rubber Production Incentive (IPG), receiving RM9.50 million in payments between January and November 2025, the Ministry of Plantation and Commodities (KPK) said.

BateriHub Enters ASEAN Records As Largest Direct-Owned Car Battery Retail Network

By Lucia Terey Anak John

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 29 (Bernama) -- BateriHub has been officially listed in the ASEAN Records for the achievement of being the “First and Largest Direct-Owned Car Battery Retailer by Branch Count and Floor Area” following its expansion to 200 branches nationwide.

CPO Futures End Higher On Stronger Export Demand Expectations

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 29 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher today on expectations of stronger export demand in the coming weeks, a dealer said.

Gold Futures Continue To End Higher On Safe-Haven Demand

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 29 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher today, mirroring gains in US Comex gold futures as investors continued to turn to safe-haven assets.

KLCCP Stapled Group's Net Profit Rises To RM1.28 Bln In FY2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 29 (Bernama) -- KLCCP Stapled Group, comprising KLCC Property Holdings Bhd and KLCC Real Estate Investment Trust (KLCC REIT), increased its net profit to RM1.28 billion in the financial year ended Dec 31, 2025, (FY2025) from RM1.02 billion in the preceding year.

WTK Shareholders Approve Stake Acquisition In Three Companies For RM555 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 29 (Bernama) -- WTK Holdings Bhd has received unanimous shareholders’ approval to acquire equity interests in three companies from related party WTK Realty Sdn Bhd for RM555 million.

Rubber Market Ends Higher On Regional Futures Strength, Fed Rate Hold

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 29 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended higher today, supported by an uptrend in the regional rubber futures market, said a dealer.

Anaqua AI Platform Powers Advantest’s Global IP Strategy

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 29 (Bernama) -- Anaqua, an innovation and intellectual property (IP) management technology solutions and services provider, announced that world-class semiconductor test technology provider Advantest Corporation has selected its artificial intelligence (AI)-powered AQX platform for global IP management and to drive its robust innovation strategy.

Toshiba Unveils Gate Driver Sample For Automotive Bridge Circuits

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 29 (Bernama) -- Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation (Toshiba) has started providing engineering samples of “TB9104FTG”, a gate driver for bridge circuits used in high-current automotive brushed DC motors.

Axis REIT To Seek More Industrial Asset Acquisitions In 2026

PETALING JAYA, Jan 29 (Bernama) -- Axis Real Estate Investment Trust (Axis-REIT) plans to step up acquisitions in 2026, focusing mainly on industrial assets.

KLIA Aeropolis Solar Farm To Cut KLIA's Carbon Emissions By 30 Pct In 2027-- MAHB

SEPANG, Jan 29 (Bernama) -- The photovoltaic solar farm and battery energy storage system (BESS) project at KLIA Aeropolis is expected to reduce the carbon emissions of the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) by around 30 per cent when fully operational in 2027.