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Malaysia Airlines climbs four places in global brand rankings amid premium pivot
KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 — Malaysia Airlines and AirAsia have recorded increases in their estimated brand value over the past year, according to the Airlines 50 2026 report released today […]
Apple agrees to US$250m settlement over 2024 AI Siri claims
SAN FRANCISCO, May 6 — Apple yesterday agreed to pay US$250 (RM988 million) to settle a class action lawsuit accusing it of misleading millions of iPhone buyers by falsely touting […]
Proton sales surge 40.9pc in 2026, captures 26.4pc market share in Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 — National carmaker Proton has kicked off the second quarter of 2026 with a formidable sales performance, recording 18,156 units (domestic and export) in April and […]
Energy‑linked stocks drive Bursa Malaysia higher amid oil price surge and global tensions
KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 — Bursa Malaysia reversed earlier losses to end higher on Tuesday as buying interest gained momentum in the afternoon session, said an analyst. At 5pm, the […]
Penang’s new free commercial zone-class air cargo complex to begin operations in 2029
GEORGE TOWN, May 5 — The first phase of the new air cargo warehouse complex, designated as a Free Commercial Zone, is expected to be completed and begin operations in […]
Despite global tensions, Penang semiconductor sector remains resilient says CM
GEORGE TOWN, May 5 — Penang’s semiconductor sector remains stable and has yet to show any significant impact from the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Penang chief minister Chow […]
Penang ramps up bid for global conferences, eyeing events displaced by Middle East tensions
GEORGE TOWN, May 5 — Penang is bidding for over 20 Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions (MICE) that have been relocated due to the conflict in the Middle East. Penang […]
Indonesia crushes forecasts with 5.6pc GDP surge despite US-Iran war
JAKARTA, May 5 — Indonesia’s economy grew 5.6 per cent year-on-year in the first quarter of 2026, the national statistics agency said Tuesday, topping the government’s own forecast despite pressures […]
Bank Muamalat launches digital platform to accelerate Islamic banking push
KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 — Bank Muamalat Malaysia Berhad has launched ATLAS, a Shariah-compliant digital banking platform, as it accelerates its transition into a digital-first Islamic financial institution. “ATLAS goes […]
Ringgit opens nearly unchanged against USD but West Asia crisis could see it dip
KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 — The ringgit opened nearly unchanged against the US dollar from yesterday’s close as markets await the latest decision by Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) Monetary Policy […]