18h ago
KUALA LUMPUR, June 7 (Bernama) -- Airlines’ total net profit in 2026 is expected to be US$23 billion (US$1 = RM4.02), about half the previous projection of US$41 billion, as a result of war-related disruptions in West Asia and high fuel prices, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) said.
21h ago
KUALA LUMPUR, June 4 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s decision on whether to launch a nuclear power programme will depend on its level of preparedness across 19 key areas, which mostly focus on safety, said Energy Commission (EC) chief executive officer, Siti Safinah Salleh.
1d ago
TOKYO, June 7 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will undertake an official visit here from June 8 to 10, at the invitation of the Japanese government, according to the Foreign Affairs Ministry.
1d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, June 7 (Bernama) -- While Japan’s matcha flavoured tea has become hugely popular in cafés and bakeries across India, Malaysian entrepreneur Shivaani Suppiah is betting that another green food ingredient - pandan - might make it big in the South Asian nation.
1d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, June 7 (Bernama) -- The global Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production is expected to reach around 2.4 million tonnes in 2026, representing just 0.8 per cent of aviation fuel use and at a cost of of US$4.3 billion to airlines, the International Air Transport Association (IATA)’s estimates revealed.
2d ago
BANGKOK, June 6 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is stepping up efforts to expand its franchise footprint in Thailand, with Perbadanan Nasional Bhd (Pernas) targeting potential sales of RM30 million through its participation in the Thailand Franchise and Business Opportunities (TFBO) 2026 exhibition.
2d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, June 4 (Bernama) -- The Energy Commission (EC) is in the process of studying the implementation of a regulatory sandbox for the energy sector.
2d ago
PETALING JAYA, June 6 (Bernama) -- The government is using a sound risk management approach by diversifying energy supply sources to ensure the country's energy supply is sufficient, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.
2d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, June 6 (Bernama) -- The rubber market is expected to trade sideways with a slight downward bias next week amid ongoing global uncertainties, particularly developments in West Asia and weather conditions in some major rubber-producing regions.
2d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, June 6 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to trade with a bearish bias next week, pressured by weaker crude oil prices and cautious market sentiment ahead of a key industry report.
2d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, June 6 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to trade within the US$4,400 per troy ounce to US$4,500 per troy ounce range next week, supported by safe-haven demand amid uncertainty over the United States interest rate outlook.
2d ago
By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid
KUALA LUMPUR, June 6 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark index is potentially retesting the 1,700 level and consolidating within the 1,710–1,715 range next week, supported by improving risk appetite and attractive valuations among selected Malaysian blue chip counters.