Tomei Calls For Import Duty Waiver On Stamped Gold Bars

By Niam Seet Wei

KUALA LUMPUR, July 5 (Bernama) -- Tomei Consolidated Bhd hopes the government will exempt imported stamped gold bars from the 10 per cent import duty to keep gold investment affordable for ordinary Malaysians.

PM Anwar Officiates SParK 2026, PUNB Targets RM2.25 Bln In Financing Approval For 2026-2030

PUTRAJAYA, July 4 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today officiated the launch of SParK 2026: Business Transformation, the flagship platform of Perbadanan Usahawan Nasional Bhd (PUNB).

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher On Consumer Stock Gains

KUALA LUMPUR, July 3 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher today despite mixed overnight cues from Wall Street, supported by consumer stocks as lower crude oil prices fuelled expectations of easing inflationary pressures, a dealer said.

Ajinomoto Malaysia Wins Two Honours At AREA 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 (Bernama) -- Ajinomoto (Malaysia) Bhd (AMB) has secured two accolades at the Asia Responsible Enterprise Awards (AREA) 2026, winning the "Green Leadership" and "Corporate Sustainability Reporting" categories in recognition of its sustainability efforts.

Malaysia To Repurpose Retiring Coal Plants Into RE Hubs - DPM Fadillah

KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 (Bernama) -- Malaysia plans to repurpose sites of retiring coal-fired power plants into renewable energy (RE) hubs and battery energy storage facilities under a proposed National Coal Site Repurposing Framework, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.

Global Air Passenger Demand Down 2.2 Pct In May 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 (Bernama) -- Total air passenger demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometres (RPK), declined 2.2 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) in May 2026, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

Sabah Needs Integrated Logistics Masterplan To Give Holistic Direction

LABUAN, June 30 (Bernama) -- Sabah needs an integrated logistics and transport master plan to address challenges at the structural level instead of relying on fragmented, project-by-project solutions, a logistics expert said.

Global Air Cargo Demand 6.0 Pct Up In May 2026 – IATA

KUALA LUMPUR, June 29 (Bernama) -- Total demand of global air cargo, measured in cargo tonne-kilometres, increased by 6.0 per cent in May 2026, compared to May 2025 levels (6.5 per cent for international operations), according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

SEDC Energy Ready For Nationwide BUDI Diesel Rollout

KUCHING, June 29 (Bernama) -- The nationwide implementation of the BUDI MADANI Diesel (BUDI Diesel) subsidy programme, which begins on July 1, is seen as an important step towards strengthening the targeted subsidy mechanism and reducing leakages.

Fully Liberalised Gas Market Needed To Boost Competition, Investment-- MGA President

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, June 29 (Bernama) -- A fully liberalised gas market based on a willing seller-willing buyer principle, coupled with the removal of the gas price cap, is needed to attract more international players and spur a more competitive industry, said Malaysia Gas Association (MGA) president Abdul Aziz Othman.

Ringgit Rises Further Versus US Dollar, Major And Regional Currencies

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, June 26 (Bernama) -- The ringgit has continued to strengthen against the US dollar, other major currencies and ASEAN peers on Friday, shrugging off the impact of stronger-than-expected United States (US) economic data.

Workforce Investment, Diversification Key To Withstanding Industry Crises -- MAG

SEPANG, June 26 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) has identified investment in its workforce, business diversification and stakeholder collaboration as key to strengthening its resilience against recurring crises in the aviation industry, said its president and group chief executive officer Capt Nasaruddin A. Bakar.