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MobilityOne secures Islamic digital banking licence in Labuan, targets global Hajj finance platform
KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 — MobilityOne Sdn Bhd (MBO) has secured a full-fledged Shariah-compliant Islamic digital banking licence from the Labuan Financial Services Authority (LFSA), marking its move from fintech […]
Japanese airlines weigh fuel surcharge hikes as Middle East war drives up energy costs
TOKYO, April 3 —Japanese airlines are considering raising fuel surcharges to reflect surging energy costs due to the Middle East war, though officials from major carriers stressed today that […]
Malaysia Airlines to resume direct Kuala Lumpur–Fukuoka flights and launch new services to Shenzhen and Changsha
KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 — Malaysia Airlines is expanding its East Asia footprint with the return of direct flights to Fukuoka, Japan, and the introduction of two new […]
Trump orders new tariffs on medicines and metals, aiming to boost US manufacturing
WASHINGTON, April 3 — US President Donald Trump yesterday ordered new tariffs on certain medicines, alongside an overhaul of metal duties, doubling down on his trade agenda a year after unleashing trade […]
Ringgit rises alongside Asian currencies on softer US labour market expectations
KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 — The ringgit strengthened against the US dollar in early trade on Friday, as markets positioned for a softer US non-farm payrolls (NFP) reading, weighing on […]
Batik Air trims April flights by 35pc as fuel costs soar
KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 — Batik Air Malaysia will reduce 35 per cent of its scheduled flights in the first half of April, joining other carriers worldwide in scaling back […]
Singapore’s DayOne to invest US$7b to expand Malaysia data centre footprint
KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 — Singapore-headquartered hyperscale data centre operator DayOne Data Centers announced plans on Wednesday to invest more than RM28 billion (about US$6.96 billion) in Malaysia by the […]
Ringgit slips against US dollar as Middle East tensions rattle investors
KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 — The ringgit closed easier against the US dollar today after gaining ground yesterday, with market sentiment remaining cautious amid President Trump’s unpredictable stance on the […]
Bursa Malaysia slides as Middle East tensions dim hopes of quick resolution
KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 — Bursa Malaysia reversed yesterday’s gains to close lower on Thursday, with the key index settling off its lows, as optimism over a swift end to […]
Proton says 2026 Q1 sales hit highest level since 2004, driven by EV growth
KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 — National carmaker Proton said its total sales for the first quarter of 2026 reached their highest level since 2004, supported by strong demand across both […]