Petronas Drives New Momentum In Strengthening Malaysia-Turkmenistan Ties Through Strategic Cooperation

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 (Bernama) -- Petroliam Nasional Bhd's (Petronas) expanding role in Turkmenistan has emerged as a key pillar of renewed Malaysia-Turkmenistan relations, following Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's recent official visit to the Central Asian nation, with the national oil and gas company’s long-standing presence continuing to open new avenues for energy cooperation, economic growth and broader bilateral collaboration.

Malaysia Eyes Russian Investors As It Expands Islamic Finance Ecosystem

KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 (Bernama) -- The government, in collaboration with the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC), remains committed to developing a comprehensive Islamic finance ecosystem to attract investors, particularly from Russia.

IATA Outlines Four Priorities To Tackle Aerospace Supply Chain Failures

KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 (Bernama) -- The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has identified four priorities to address persistent failures in the aerospace supply chain, namely enhancing supply chain visibility, opening up the aftermarket, unlocking the value of data, digitalisation and artificial intelligence (AI), as well as building human capacity.

FDI Inflows, Overseas Expansion Reflect Malaysia’s Growing Economic Strength – Economists

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s ability to attract strong foreign direct investment (FDI) while domestic companies continue expanding overseas underscores the country’s growing economic strength, competitiveness and investor confidence in the country’s long-term prospects, economists said.

Mary Kay Retains Top Global Direct Selling Beauty Brand Ranking

KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 (Bernama) -- Mary Kay Inc, the iconic beauty and entrepreneurship company, has been named the world's No. 1 direct selling brand for skin care and colour cosmetics by Euromonitor International for the fourth consecutive year.

Malaysia Airlines Makes Temporary Adjustments To KL CAT Check-In Operations

KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Airlines is making temporary adjustments to its check-in operations at Kuala Lumpur City Air Terminal (KL CAT) in KL Sentral from July 1 to Dec 31, 2026, as part of its efforts to improve the travel experience for passengers.

SIC, DC Union Ink Deal To Build RM2.5 Bln Data Centre In Cyberjaya

SHAH ALAM, June 23 (Bernama) -- The Selangor State Development Corporation (PKNS), through its subsidiary, Selangor Industrial Corporation Sdn Bhd (SIC), has signed a Joint Venture Agreement (JVA) with Data Centre Union Sdn Bhd (DC Union) to develop a high-tech data centre in Cyberjaya.

BNM's International Reserves At US$130.5 Bln As At June 15, 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia's (BNM) international reserves stood at US$130.5 billion as at June 15, 2026.

Japan’s Non-Life Insurance Segment Outlook Remains Stable - AM Best

KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has maintained its stable outlook on Japan’s non-life insurance segment, citing factors including rising interest rates and the introduction of the Japan Insurance Capital Standard (J-ICS).

UK, Malaysia Initiate Negotiations On Digital Trade Agreement

KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 (Bernama) -- British High Commission Kuala Lumpur has announced the commencement of negotiations on a new digital trade agreement (DTA) between the United Kingdom (UK) and Malaysia.

Penang Eyes Direct Jinan-Penang Flights To Strengthen Air Connectivity With Northern China

GEORGE TOWN, June 23 (Bernama) -- The Penang government is exploring the possibility of launching direct flights between Jinan and Penang as part of its efforts to strengthen air connectivity with northern China and expand the state’s tourism market reach.

Diplomacy With All Countries Helps Secure Long-term Energy Supplies For Logistics, Transportation -- Loke

KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 (Bernama) -- Long-term supply agreements for oil, gas and diesel for at least 20 years will provide stability to the logistics and transportation sectors, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook.