Transboundary Haze: Beyond The Hotspots And Palm Oil Debate

By Nurul Hanis Izmir

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 20 (Bernama) -- The return of the haze across parts of Malaysia has once again brought forest and land fires in the region into focus.

MSMEs, Local Traders Must Be Empowered To Benefit From Economic Growth -- Armizan

BATU KAWAN, Sept 19 (Bernama) -- The government wants to empower micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and local traders so they can become key contributors to national economic growth and benefit from sustained economic expansion, said Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali.

AirAsia Receives Signed US$1 Bln Financing Term Sheet From Middle East

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 (Bernama) -- AirAsia Group Bhd has received a signed term sheet for US$1 billion (US$1=RM4.10) in financing from the Middle East but is holding off on accepting it as the group seeks the best deal, said co-founder and adviser Tan Sri Tony Fernandes.

AirAsia Anticipates Jet Fuel At US$160-US$190 Per Barrel, May Reprice Fares If Prices Surge

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 (Bernama) -- AirAsia Group Bhd currently anticipates jet-fuel prices of between US$160 and US$190 per barrel and may reprice airfares again should prices rise to US$250 per barrel, said co-founder and adviser Tan Sri Tony Fernandes.

Budget 2027: Mga Calls For Incentives To Promote Malaysia Gold Products Globally

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 (Bernama) – The Malaysia Gold Association (MGA) is calling for greater government support to promote Malaysian gold products in international markets.

Global Interest Rate Hike Cycle Main Concern For Gold Prices - MGA

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 (Bernama) – The Malaysia Gold Association (MGA) stated that the ongoing interest rate hike cycle in major economies is anticipated to be the primary factor impacting gold prices in the future.

Sabah's Gas Supply Expected To Nearly Double By 2030 - Hajiji

KOTA KINABALU, Sept 18 (Bernama) -- Sabah's gas supply is expected to almost double to 1,350 million standard cubic feet per day (mmscfd) by 2030 compared to 700 mmscfd currently following the implementation of seven offshore development projects including four new gas fields.

No Govt Bailout Discussions For AirAsia -- Tony Fernandes

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 (Bernama) -- AirAsia Group Bhd has not had any discussions with the government over a bailout and remains confident in its liquidity and business sustainability, said co-founder and adviser Tan Sri Tony Fernandes.

MOTAC, MGA Explore Collaboration To Produce Malaysia-themed Gold Products

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) is exploring opportunities to collaborate with the Malaysia Gold Association (MGA) to produce Malaysia-themed gold products to promote the country’s identity.

Bursa Malaysia Rebounds On Lower Oil Prices, Easing US Yields

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia rebounded to open higher on Friday as lower oil prices, easing United States (US) Treasury yields and resilient labour market data encouraged bargain hunting in technology and semiconductor shares after the index closed 0.26 per cent lower yesterday, an analyst said.

Ringgit Opens Higher Against US Dollar As Oil Prices Ease

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar and a basket of major currencies on Friday, supported by improved market sentiment as easing West Asia crude oil supply concerns lifted risk appetite.

Domestic Private Investments Can Revitalise Idle Assets — Johari

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 (Bernama) — Domestic private investments can revitalise idle assets and boost the local economic ecosystem, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani.