KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- Global air passenger demand for August 2026, measured in revenue passenger kilometres (RPK), contracted by 0.8 per cent compared with August 2025 due to interruptions in the recovery trajectory for carriers in West Asia, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
By Abdul Hamid A Rahman
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower today amid concerns over rising domestic inventories and weaker export demand.
From Ahmad Irfan Che Mohd Ruzaidi
BEIJING, Sept 30 (Bernama) – Beijing Automotive Group Co Ltd (BAIC Group) is ramping up preparations for its expansion in Malaysia, with the Arcfox T1 set to launch by the end of 2026, followed by the BJ30 in the first quarter of 2027.
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) is exploring ways to make its advanced sustainable fuel (ASF) more economical while maintaining its performance, as development continues alongside changes to Formula One's (F1) power unit regulations.
PETALING JAYA, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- TNG Digital Sdn Bhd and Webull Securities (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd have partnered to introduce global share trading through GOfinance in TNG eWallet, giving eligible Malaysians access to the United States, Hong Kong and China A-share markets.
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has assigned a financial strength rating of B++ (Good) and a long-term issuer credit rating of “bbb+” (Good) to Beibu Gulf Property & Casualty Insurance Company Ltd (Beibu Gulf Insurance).
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 (Bernama) -- The proposed extension of the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) to Rantau Panjang, Kelantan, will create new opportunities for Malaysia to strengthen regional connectivity, particularly following the opening of China's Pinglu Canal, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook.
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 (Bernama) -- The ninth China·Nanning Overseas Talent Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition 2026 concluded in Nanning, awarding six first prizes, 10 second prizes, 14 third prizes, 20 excellence awards and five ASEAN Cooperation Potential Awards.
By Abdul Hamid A Rahman
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 28 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed mixed on Monday, as concerns over rising inventories and sluggish demand were partly offset by support from rival vegetable oils and crude oil prices.
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 28 (Bernama) -- Vocalbeats.AI, a Singapore-based artificial intelligence (AI) innovation company, continued its support for the FutureChina Global Forum 2026 (FCGF 2026), reinforcing its commitment to practical AI innovation and Singapore’s AI ecosystem.
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 28 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA), OCBC Bank (Malaysia) Bhd and its Islamic banking subsidiary OCBC Al-Amin Bank Bhd have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to attract sustainable, high-value investments from ASEAN, China, South Korea and Taiwan, while supporting the development of local business ecosystems.
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 28 (Bernama) -- Evocom Bhd is looking to expand its air freight transshipment business, particularly on routes from China to Australia and the Middle East, as it seeks to diversify its operations beyond its core flexible staffing business.
