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Shah Alam Sports Complex Project Value Remains At RM2.94 Bln

SHAH ALAM, May 5 (Bernama) -- The Shah Alam Sports Complex (KSSA) development is proceeding as planned with the committed value remaining at RM2.94 billion despite concerns over potential cost increase following the global supply crisis.

Global Air Cargo Demand Falls By 4.8 Pct In March - IATA

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 (Bernama) -- Global demand for international air cargo, measured in cargo tonne-kilometres (CTK), fell by 4.8 per cent in March this year compared with March 2025 levels (-5.5 per cent for international operations), said the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

West Asia Conflict Reshapes Energy Landscape, Pushes Focus Towards Energy Security

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, April 26 (Bernama) -- The ongoing conflict in West Asia is reshaping the global energy landscape, underscoring that energy security for import-dependent regions is no longer about efficiency but resilience under sustained disruption.

CPO Futures Expected To Trade Lower On Profit-taking Next Week

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, April 25 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to trend lower next week amid profit-taking, a trader said.

HERE, Lotus Bring Highway Navigation On Autopilot To Global Markets

KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 (Bernama) -- HERE Technologies, a mapping and location data company, and Lotus have announced a major milestone in their global collaboration with the debut of Lotus’ first overseas integrated navigation and Highway Navigation on Autopilot (NOA) solution.

Accertify Report Finds Uneven Airline Booking Fraud Risks Across Regions

KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 (Bernama) -- Accertify, in its Global Air Travel Fraud Report: Q1 2026 unveiled that airline booking fraud risks vary significantly by route origin, with higher concentrations of prevented fraud in parts of Latin America, Africa, the Middle East, and South and Southeast Asia.

Ketech Asia To Expand Product Line With Two New Ammunition Calibres In 2027

KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 (Bernama) -- Local ammunition production company Ketech Asia Sdn Bhd plans to strengthen its product portfolio and revenue streams with the introduction of two additional calibres, namely the 7.62 millimetre (mm) and 12mm rounds next year, as part of its broader growth and capacity expansion strategy.

Malaysia Seen As Safe-Haven Energy Investment Hub -- MBSB

KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is emerging as a key investment destination in Southeast Asia (SEA), as capital shifts towards regions capable of delivering immediate or near-term energy production to offset potential supply disruptions, MBSB Investment Bank Bhd said.

Malaysia Urged To Keep Strait Of Malacca Free From Geopolitical Tensions

KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 (Bernama) -- Malaysia needs to play a more proactive role in ensuring that the Strait of Malacca remains free from geopolitical confrontation, given its importance as one of the world's most critical global trade and energy routes.

JETOUR To Unveil "Travel+" Strategy At 2026 Beijing Auto Show

KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 (Bernama) -- JETOUR International will officially unveil its "Travel+" strategy at the upcoming 2026 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition, further outlining its development roadmap across brand, product, ecosystem and cultural initiatives.

Ringgit Opens Higher Against US Dollar Ahead Of US-Iran Ceasefire Expiry

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Tuesday as market participants are likely to focus on negotiations between the United States and Iran, with the two-week ceasefire, which commenced on April 7, set to expire on Wednesday.

Malaysia's Trade Prospects To Remain Stable In 2026 Amid Global Headwinds - RHB IB

KUALA LUMPUR, April 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s trade prospects in 2026 are expected to remain stable amid global headwinds arising from geopolitical tensions and potential adjustments in the United States tariff policies, said RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB) today.