Malaysia Needs More National Champions To Drive Regional Growth - Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 (Bernama) -- Malaysia needs more companies capable of progressing from promising enterprises into national champions and eventually regional leaders, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

MNRB To Divest Takaful Ikhlas Units To Bank Rakyat’s Subsidiary For RM1.64 Bln

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 (Bernama) -- MNRB Holdings Bhd has proposed to divest its 100 per cent equity interest in its wholly-owned units, Takaful Ikhlas Family Bhd (Takaful IKHLAS Family) and Takaful Ikhlas General Bhd (Takaful IKHLAS General), to Rakyat Nominees Sdn Bhd for RM1.64 billion in cash, subject to adjustments.

CAAM Seeks Public, Industry Feedback On Low Altitude Economy Framework

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 4 (Bernama) -- The Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) has invited industry players, government agencies, academia and members of the public to submit feedback by Sept 2 on a proposed national framework that will chart the country's Low Altitude Economy (LAE).

Indonesia Eyes US$20 Bln In Bilateral Trade With Thailand Under Strategic Roadmap

JAKARTA, Aug 3 (Bernama) -- Indonesia is optimistic about achieving US$20 billion in bilateral trade with Thailand by 2030 following the adoption of the Indonesia-Thailand Strategic Partnership Roadmap 2026-2030 on Monday.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Slightly Higher On Late Buying In Selected Heavyweights

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif & Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 3 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended marginally higher on Monday supported by late buying in selected large-cap stocks amid improving investor sentiment, despite lingering geopolitical uncertainties, an analyst said.

Bursa Malaysia Stays Lower At Mid-Afternoon

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 3 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia remained lower at mid-afternoon, weighed down by mild selling in selected heavyweights, said an analyst.

At 3.01 pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) eased 2.73 points to 1,722.17 from last Friday’s close of 1,724.90.

The benchmark index opened 0.36 of a point higher at 1,725.26.

Bursa Malaysia Lower At Midday Due To Profit-Taking

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 3 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia was lower at midday due to profit-taking in selected heavyweights led by Petronas Chemicals, CelcomDigi and Tenaga Nasional, which was in line with the weakness in most regional peers despite news of a resumption of West Asia peace talks.

Bursa Malaysia Eases Further At Mid-morning

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 3 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia eased further in line with regional markets at mid-morning amid the latest developments in the West Asia conflict.

At 11.01 am, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) was 0.94 point lower to 1,723.96 from last Friday’s close of 1,724.90.

The benchmark index opened 0.36 point higher at 1,725.26.

Admi Shahrul Thrives On The Adrenaline Rush As Porsche’s Elite Sportscar Instructor

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 2 (Bernama) -- Racing a sports car can deliver an adrenaline rush, but for Admi Shahrul Ahmad Saffian, helping others master these high-performance vehicles gives him a sense of excitement and a passion that has become even more rewarding.

Riyadh Air Begins Direct Flights To Kuala Lumpur, Its First Gateway Into Southeast Asia

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Bernama) -- Riyadh Air has launched direct flights between Riyadh and Kuala Lumpur, making the Malaysian capital its first gateway into Southeast Asia.

Riyadh Air Sees Strong Demand For Kuala Lumpur Route, Eyes Daily Flights

SEPANG, July 31 (Bernama) -- Riyadh Air has identified Kuala Lumpur as its first Southeast Asian destination on the back of strong travel demand between Malaysia and Saudi Arabia, with plans to increase its current three-times-weekly service to daily flights, its chief commercial officer Vincent Coste said.

Malaysia Tourism Sector To Rev up For F1 Bahrain GP

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s tourist arrivals are expected to shift into high gear with the arrival of Formula One (F1) racing fans from all across the globe to attend the F1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 2026 (Bahrain GP), to be held at the Sepang International Circuit (SIC) on Oct 2-4.