KL20 2026 Adds Four New Focus Areas, Raising Total To Eight Sectors

PETALING JAYA, Aug 6 (Bernama) -- Kuala Lumpur 20 (KL20) 2026 will introduce four new focus areas: the creative economy, digital economy, digital gaming, and the third sector, in addition to the original priorities announced under KL20 2024.

Gulf Air Opens For Flight Bookings To KLIA Ahead Of F1 GP

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 6 (Bernama) -- Bahrain’s national carrier Gulf Air has opened bookings for direct flights between Bahrain International Airport (BAH) and Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), commencing on Sept 29, 2026, to strengthen links between the two countries.

Sun Phuquoc Airways Launches KL-Phu Quoc Route, Commencing Sept 1

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 6 (Bernama) -- Sun PhuQuoc Airways has launched a new daily direct service between Kuala Lumpur and Phu Quoc to further strengthen tourism and travel connectivity between Malaysia and Vietnam.

Malaysia Should Focus On Niche, High-value Space Tech Segment, Says MYSA

By Samantha Tan Chiew Tieng

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 5 (Bernama) -- Malaysia needs to focus on developing high-value technologies (tech), components, and services to strengthen its position in the global space economy’s supply chain and reap the economic benefits of the sector, said Malaysian Space Agency (MYSA) director-general Datuk Azlikamil Napiah.

Rubber Market Ends Mixed On Improving Demand Prospects

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 5 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended mixed on Wednesday, supported by improving vehicle demand prospects, positive developments in the electric vehicle (EV) sector and relatively stable economic conditions in the United States (US), said a dealer.

Positive Design Partners CleanHub For Verified Ocean-Bound Plastic Recovery

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 5 (Bernama) -- Singapore-based retail interior design consultancy, Positive Design has partnered with CleanHub to fund the recovery of 25,000 kilogrammes (kg) of verified ocean-bound plastic across Southeast Asia.

Xsolla Partners GDAP, DTI-EMB To Support Philippine Game Industry

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 5 (Bernama) -- Xsolla has signed a strategic memorandum of understanding with the Game Developers Association of the Philippines (GDAP) and the Department of Trade and Industry's – Export Marketing Bureau (DTI-EMB) to support the growth of the Philippine video game development ecosystem through mentorship, industry promotion and access to global game commerce solutions.

Capital A Announces Growth Across Key Segments In 2Q 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 (Bernama) -- Investment holding company Capital A Bhd recorded growth across several key business segments in the second quarter (2Q) of 2026, driven by stronger performance in its engineering, logistics and travel-platform businesses.

Rubber Market Rebounds On Firmer Regional Futures, Crude Oil Prices

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market rebounds to end higher on Tuesday, supported by gains in regional rubber futures, firmer crude oil prices and encouraging global manufacturing data, said a dealer.

Hainan Delegation Strengthens ASEAN Trade Cooperation

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 (Bernama) -- An economic and trade delegation from Hainan Province, China, recently concluded a five-day visit to Thailand and Indonesia, promoting Hainan Free Trade Port policies, key industrial parks and investment opportunities.

Malaysia Poised To Capture Major Real Estate Growth Amid Region's Structural Transformation - JLL

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is emerging as a key beneficiary of Southeast Asia's structural transformation as the region shifts from cyclical recovery, according to Jones Lang LaSalle IP Inc (JLL).

Sarawak Energy Bhd Appoints Ruslan Abdul Ghani As Group CEO Designate Effective Sept 1

KUCHING, Aug 3 (Bernama) -- Sarawak Energy Bhd has announced the appointment of Datuk Ruslan Abdul Ghani as group chief executive officer (CEO) designate, effective Sept 1.