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KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Bernama) -- Asian liquefied natural gas (LNG) prices are expected to decline further for the remainder of the year if peace talks between the United States (US) and Iran progress, according to Rystad Energy.
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KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Bernama) -- Riyadh Air has launched direct flights between Riyadh and Kuala Lumpur, making the Malaysian capital its first gateway into Southeast Asia.
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SEPANG, July 31 (Bernama) -- Riyadh Air has identified Kuala Lumpur as its first Southeast Asian destination on the back of strong travel demand between Malaysia and Saudi Arabia, with plans to increase its current three-times-weekly service to daily flights, its chief commercial officer Vincent Coste said.
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KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Bernama) -- The Asian Institute of Chartered Bankers (AICB) in collaboration with the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Academy has officially launched the Certified Trade Finance Professional (CTFP) programme in Malaysia, expanding access to an internationally recognised qualification for professionals supporting cross-border trade.
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KUALA LUMPUR, July 30 (Bernama) -- Global air passenger demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometres (RPK), fell 1.7 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) in June 2026, largely due to declines in domestic markets in China, the United States and Japan, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
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By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani
KUALA LUMPUR, July 30 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's record trade performance in 2025 reflects its position as a strategic trade and manufacturing hub amid global supply chain realignment, although the country needs to strengthen domestic value-added exports to sustain long-term competitiveness, said AmBank Group chief economist Firdaos Rosli.
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By Zufazlin Baharuddin
KUALA LUMPUR, July 30 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia's key index closed at an intraday high today, supported by continued buying interest even as renewed geopolitical tensions and a weaker overnight lead from Wall Street following the US Federal Reserve's decision to stand pat on interest rates weighed on broader sentiment.
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By K. Naveen Prabu
KUALA LUMPUR, July 30 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended mixed on Thursday, supported by concerns over possible supply disruptions in major producer Thailand due to adverse weather forecast, a dealer said.
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KUALA LUMPUR, July 30 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened lower on Thursday, taking cues from dampened sentiment on US Wall Street after the US Federal Reserve (Fed) kept interest rates steady at its latest Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting.
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By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram
KUALA LUMPUR, July 30 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) is well-positioned to accommodate the expected influx of Formula 1 (F1) teams, officials and spectators with the return of the championship to Malaysia in October, said Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB).
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KUALA LUMPUR, July 29 (Bernama) -- Total demand of global air cargo, measured in cargo tonne-kilometres, increased by 8.5 per cent in June 2026, compared to June 2025 levels, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA). International operations saw a 9.6 per cent increase.
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By K. Naveen Prabu
KUALA LUMPUR, July 29 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives rebounded to close higher on Wednesday, tracking gains in crude oil prices amid escalating tensions in West Asia.