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CILT Malaysia Sabah Honours Industry Excellence, Highlights Sector Reforms

KOTA KINABALU, Dec 15 (Bernama) -- The logistics and transport industry in Sabah and Labuan took centre stage last night as the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport Malaysia (CILT Malaysia) Sabah Section honoured industry excellence while highlighting key institutional reforms shaping the sector’s future.

SMEs Advance Further This Year Amid Stable Environment, Consistent Policies And Targeted Support

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 15 (Bernama) -- Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), regarded as the backbone of the economy, progressed further this year, buttressed by a more stable economic environment and a gradual recovery in domestic demand, which boosted sales and business confidence across the sector.

Malaysia’s Aviation Sector Soars To New Heights In 2025, Search For MH370 Resumes On Dec 30

By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 15 (Bernama) – As the year draws to a close in what was surely an eventful period for the aviation sector, news that the search for Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 will resume on Dec 30 will hog the limelight in 2026.

Asia-Pacific Must Treat Energy Transition As Economic Growth Strategy – IATA Economist

From Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

GENEVA, Dec 15 (Bernama) -- The energy transition, including the development of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), should be treated as an economic growth strategy by Asia-Pacific governments rather than an aviation-specific issue, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

CILTM Sabah Drives Logistics Reforms, Backs State Masterplan

KOTA KINABALU, Dec 14 (Bernama) -- The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport Malaysia (CILTM) Sabah Section has reaffirmed its role as a key industry voice in shaping Sabah’s logistics and transport reforms, following two decades of advocacy, professional development and policy engagement.

Economic Census 2026 To Cover 308,000 Entities Across Selangor – DOSM

SUNGAI BESAR, Dec 14 (Bernama) -- About 308,000 business entities across Selangor will be covered under the Economic Census 2026 (BE2026), the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) said.

Malaysia's ESG Commitment Advances With Carbon Tax, ESG Reporting And Sustainability Initiatives In 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 14 (Bernama) -- The outlook for the adoption of environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards by companies in Malaysia looks highly positive next year due largely to practical policy initiatives unveiled this year, such as the carbon tax, increased ESG reporting and scaling up sustainability initiatives.

2025: A Year Malaysia kept Moving Despite Headwinds, Though Outlook Remains Cautious

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 14 (Bernama) -- Malaysia entered 2025 amid fiscal constraints, subsidy reforms, uneven global trade, and a weak ringgit — but the economy continued to advance, even as the overall outlook remained cautious.

Sarawak To Reshape Industrial Park Strategy To Focus On Future Industries, Low-Carbon Economy -- Abang Johari

KUCHING, Dec 13 (Bernama) -- Sarawak is prepared to reshape its industrial park development strategy with a stronger focus on future industries, high technology, and a low-carbon economy, said Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg.

First Scheduled Waste Management Facility At SOGIP Set To Create New Jobs For Sabahans

SIPITANG, Dec 13 (Bernama) -- A strategic investment of more than RM1 billion in the development of a mini scheduled waste management facility at the Sipitang Oil and Gas Industrial Park (SOGIP) here is expected to generate new employment opportunities for the people of Sabah while supporting the growth of a sustainable, safe, and competitive industrial sector.

FBM KLCI Futures Seen Higher Next Week Amid Positive Sentiment Ahead Of Key Data

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 13 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to trend higher next week, tracking the underlying cash market.

Bursa Malaysia To Retest 1,640 Level Amid Positive Sentiment Next Week

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 13 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is expected to maintain its upward trajectory and retest the 1,640 resistance level next week, having last reached a higher level of 1,642.33 points on Dec 31, 2024.