AirAsia Targets March 2027 To Commence Flights To Bahrain

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 (Bernama) -- AirAsia Group Bhd is targeting to commence flights to Bahrain by March 2027, subject to regional conditions, with the appointment of its Bahrain board of directors marking another milestone in its regional expansion strategy.

Malaysia Airlines Says Customer Data May Be Affected By Amadeus Breach

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Airlines Bhd (MAB) said some customer information may have been affected by a cybersecurity incident involving Amadeus, its third-party airline reservation technology provider.

Sabah, Sarawak Not Sidelined, Prioritised In Rural Road Allocations – Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 (Bernama) -- Sabah and Sarawak have never been sidelined in rural road development, with allocations for the two states set to nearly triple between 2023 and 2027 compared with the preceding five years, Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz said.

2026 HASIL Month Tax Literacy Programme Reaches Nearly 300,000 Taxpayers

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 31 (Bernama) -- The tax literacy programme implemented by the Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (IRB) throughout the 2026 HASiL Month has involved nearly 300,000 taxpayers nationwide.

Penang Seeks To Boost Cruise Tourism With New '3I Strategy'

GEORGE TOWN, Oct 31 (Bernama) -- Penang is stepping up efforts to strengthen its position as a leading cruise tourism destination with the introduction of a proposed ‘3I Strategy’ aimed at enhancing port facilities and attracting new international cruise routes.

AirBorneo Launches Kuching-Jakarta Flight, Fares From RM399

KUCHING, Oct 31 (Bernama) -- Sarawak’s state-owned airline, AirBorneo, has officially opened ticket sales today for its new direct route connecting Kuching to Indonesia’s capital, Jakarta, starting Nov 13. 

Short-term Rates Set To Remain Stable Next Week On BNM Operations

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 31 (Bernama) -- Short-term interbank rates are expected to remain stable next week, supported by Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) financial system operations.

Gold Futures Forecast To Trade Range-bound With Downward Bias Next Week

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 31 (Bernama) -- Gold futures are expected to trade range-bound with a slight downward bias next week, said an analyst.

CPO Futures Expected To Trade Between RM4,100 And RM4,250 Per Tonne Next Week

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 31 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to be volatile next week, with prices projected to hover between RM4,100 and RM4,250 per tonne amid concerns over elevated stock levels.

No Rubber Production Incentive Payment For October 2026 - MRB

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 (Bernama) -- The Rubber Production Incentive (IPG) for cuplump and latex is not activated nationwide for this month, according to the Malaysian Rubber Board (MRB).

Global Air Passenger Demand Down 0.5 Pct In September Amid Weaknesses In Middle East, North America

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 (Bernama) -- Total global air passenger demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometres (RPK), was down 0.5 per cent in September 2026 compared to the same month last year, reflecting weaknesses in the Middle East and North America.

CPO Futures Close Higher On Stronger Crude Oil Prices