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Shenzhen Forum Advances Asia-Pacific Media Cooperation

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 7 (Bernama) -- The Asia-Pacific Media Forum in Shenzhen has brought together more than 400 representatives from over 220 media organisations, think tanks, government bodies, diplomatic missions, United Nations (UN) agencies and international organisations from 42 countries and regions.

AM Best Sees Steady Prospects For China’s Non-Life Insurance

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 7 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has maintained its stable outlook on China’s non-life insurance segment, citing improved regulatory oversight, new growth opportunities and ongoing digitalisation and innovation.

August Foreign Inflows Into Malaysian Govt Bonds Hit RM11.1 Bln -- Kenanga IB

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 7 (Bernama) -- Foreign inflows into Malaysian government bonds totalled RM11.1 billion in August, according to Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB).

Batik Air Cancels Scheduled KL-Jakarta Flights Today Due To Volcanic Ash

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 7 (Bernama) -- Scheduled flights between Kuala Lumpur and Jakarta remained cancelled today following ongoing volcanic activity at Mount Anak Krakatau in Indonesia’s Sunda Strait, between Java and Sumatra, said Batik Air.

Local Institutions Extend Buying Streak To Six Weeks With RM120.3 Mln Inflow - MBSB IB

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 7 (Bernama) -- Local institutions extended their net buying streak on Bursa Malaysia to six consecutive weeks, recording net inflows of RM120.3 million last week, according to MBSB Investment Bank Bhd (MBSB IB).

EMGS Wins Pieoneer Student Support Award 2026 For ISAC

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 6 (Bernama) -- Education Malaysia Global Services (EMGS) has won the Student Support Award at The PIEoneer Awards 2026 in London for its International Student Arrival Centre (ISAC), strengthening Malaysia’s position as a preferred study destination and student-centred global education hub. 

Malaysia Airlines, Batik Air Cancel 20 Malaysia-Jakarta Flights Due To Volcanic Ash

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 6 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Airlines and Batik Air have cancelled a total of 20 flights between Malaysia and Jakarta today after volcanic ash from the ongoing eruption of Mount Anak Krakatau disrupted operations at Jakarta’s Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK).

Getting Nuclear Power Into Energy Mix Inevitable, Malaysia Lays The Groundwork

By Arul Rajoo Durar Raj and Nor Baizura Basri

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 6 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has been actively laying the groundwork to pave the way for a possible nuclear application in the country's energy mix, although it may not materialise in the foreseeable future.

BNM Holds OPR At 2.75 Pct As Growth Resilient, Inflation Contained

By Niam Seet Wei

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 6 (Bernama) -- Sustainable economic growth, as well as contained inflation, were among the factors that led Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) to maintain the overnight policy rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent.

Malaysia’s Fuel Supply Stable, But Oil Prices May Remain Elevated For 2-3 Years -- Nurhisham

By Nurul Hanis Izmir

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 6 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s fuel supply remains stable despite lower global supply levels, with the government confident it can secure sufficient supplies through to the end of the year, said the Prime Minister’s economic adviser Nurhisham Hussein.

Smart Energy, Talent Critical To Sustain Penang’s Semiconductor Growth - ABB

By Farhana Poniman

GEORGE TOWN, 6 Sept (Bernama) -- Reliable and sustainable power infrastructure, smart energy management and a skilled talent pool are critical to sustaining the growth of Penang’s semiconductor and electrical and electronics (E&E) sector amid the global artificial intelligence (AI) boom, ABB said.

BYD To Unveil Malaysia EV Development Plan Within A Week

From Samantha Tan Chiew Tieng

SHENZHEN, Sept 5 (Bernama) -- Chinese electric vehicle (EV) giant BYD Co Ltd is expected to announce within a week its next move for further expansion in Malaysia, amid questions over whether the automaker will collaborate with a local partner or establish its own manufacturing facility.