Economy
Batik Air Adds Direct Flights From Penang To Singapore, Medan
GEORGE TOWN, Dec 8 (Bernama) -- Batik Air today expanded its network from Penang International Airport (PEN) with the launch of new routes to Singapore (SIN) and Kualanamu, Medan (KNO), reinforcing Penang’s role as a northern gateway and strengthening regional connectivity.
Market
Gold Futures End Lower Ahead Of FOMC Meeting
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 8 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower today as traders took a cautious, wait-and-see approach ahead of the two-day Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting in the United States, which begins tomorrow.
FBM KLCI Futures Close Lower
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 8 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives finished lower today, tracking the cash market performance.
Corporate
123RF Launches AI-powered Video Search Capability On AWS
LAS VEGAS, Dec 3 (Bernama) -- Malaysian-based stock media platform 123RF today unveiled a generative artificial intelligence (AI) video comprehension feature on Amazon Web Services (AWS), designed to enhance video search for users worldwide.
AirAsia Clinches Triple Victory At World Travel Awards
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 7 (Bernama) -- AirAsia group of airlines has clinched a triple victory at the World Travel Awards (WTA) Grand Final 2025 in Bahrain -- the “World’s Leading Low-Cost Airline”, the “World’s Leading Low-Cost Airline Cabin Crew”, and the “World’s Leading Long-Haul Low-Cost Airline” awards.
PNB, GLICs To Develop 10 Bumiputera Champion Firms
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 7 (Bernama) -- Permodalan Nasional Bhd (PNB), together with other Government-Linked Investment Companies (GLICs), is committed to driving the 10 Bumiputera Champions initiative to create 10 companies, each with a market capitalisation or enterprise value of at least RM500 million by 2030.