AirAsia’s US$1 Bln Fundraising To Refinance Debt, Strengthen Balance Sheet

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 2 (Bernama) -- AirAsia Group Bhd has clarified that its planned fundraising exercises, comprising up to US$1 billion (US$1=RM4.04) in international debt markets and RM700 million in local credit facilities, are primarily targeted at debt restructuring or refinancing and balance sheet consolidation, rather than purely funding operational shortfalls.

Petronas To Sustain Production At Two Million Barrels Of Oil Equivalent Per Day Through 2028

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 2 (Bernama) -- Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) aims to sustain Malaysia's oil and gas production at two million barrels of oil equivalent per day (mmboe/d) through 2028, said its president and group chief executive officer Tan Sri Tengku Muhammad Taufik Tengku Aziz today.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Higher On Bargain Hunting Ahead Of BNM Rate Decision

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 2 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended higher on Wednesday on bargain hunting following the recent sell-off, ahead of Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) overnight policy rate (OPR) decision on Thursday.

Boomi Accelerates Bakers Delight’s Digital Rollout

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 2 (Bernama) -- Boomi, the data activation company for artificial intelligence (AI), announced that Bakers Delight has modernised its digital marketing systems using the Boomi Enterprise Platform, significantly reducing the time required to roll out new systems.

Boomi Enables Brickworks To Modernise Integration Architecture 

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 2 (Bernama) -- Boomi announced that Brickworks has modernised its integration architecture using the Boomi Enterprise Platform, unlocking previously inaccessible enterprise data, accelerating technology delivery and building a scalable foundation for future growth.

Bursa Malaysia Extends Gains At Midday Ahead Of BNM Rate Decision

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 2 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia remained in positive territory at midday, supported by gains in selected banking stocks, ahead of Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) overnight policy rate (OPR) decision on Thursday.

Mary Kay’s Largest Global Brand Campaign Puts Shared Beauty Centre Stage

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 2 (Bernama) -- Mary Kay Inc has launched Beauty Is More Beautiful Shared, its largest-ever global consumer-facing campaign and a long-term brand strategy aimed at driving its next phase of growth across 40 markets worldwide.

Boomi Helps HEB Construction Streamline Tender Process With AI

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 2 (Bernama) -- Boomi announced that HEB Construction has established a single source of truth to automate bios and resumes supporting part of its tender process via the Boomi Enterprise Platform, giving teams instant access to accurate, reusable information.

Budget 2027 Should Strengthen Port, Transport Links To Improve Supply Chains -- Operators

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 2 (Bernama) -- Port operators hope stronger connectivity between ports and major transport infrastructure will be prioritised in the upcoming Budget 2027 to improve supply chains and ensure Malaysia's logistics ecosystem keeps pace with growing trade and investment.

Bursa Malaysia Pares Early Gains On Wall Street Weakness

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 2 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened slightly higher on Wednesday but pared its gains soon after, tracking Wall Street’s overnight weakness as higher crude oil prices and rising United States (US) bond yields weighed on market sentiment.

Thailand's SNPS Eyes Malaysian Partners To Leverage Halal Certification For Middle East Markets

From Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

BANGKOK, Sept 1 (Bernama) -- Thailand-based natural ingredients manufacturer, Specialty Natural Products Public Company Ltd (SNPS), is open to co-developing products with Malaysian partners to leverage Malaysia’s halal certification as a strategic launchpad into Middle Eastern markets.

Hope For Budget 2027 To Further Strengthen Agri-Commodities Sector – Noraini

SERDANG, Sept 1 (Bernama) -- The Plantation and Commodities Ministry (KPK) hopes Budget 2027 will continue to focus on strengthening the agribased-commodities sector, particularly by increasing smallholders’ incomes and raising the industry’s competitiveness.