Malaysia Strengthens Air Connectivity With China, Indonesia Via Four New Services - MAHB

KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 (Bernama) -- Malaysia strengthened its air connectivity with China and Indonesia through the launch of four new international services by Hainan Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Wings Air and AirAsia, according to Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB).

Batik Air Launches Direct Kuala Lumpur-Shanghai Service To Boost China Connectivity

KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 (Bernama) -- Batik Air has launched its new direct service between Kuala Lumpur and Shanghai, further strengthening its presence in China.

Falling Oil Prices Ease Inflation Concerns For Malaysia And Global Economy

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 (Bernama) -- Falling crude oil prices are expected to ease inflationary pressures in Malaysia and globally, reducing concerns that central banks may need to keep interest rates higher for longer, economists said.

Penang Eyes Direct Jinan-Penang Flights To Strengthen Air Connectivity With Northern China

GEORGE TOWN, June 23 (Bernama) -- The Penang government is exploring the possibility of launching direct flights between Jinan and Penang as part of its efforts to strengthen air connectivity with northern China and expand the state’s tourism market reach.

Malaysia Must Build Future-ready Maritime Economy -- Loke

KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 (Bernama) -- Malaysia must build a future-ready maritime economy, anchored by resilient ports, a diversified energy architecture, innovative digital infrastructure, secure shipping corridors, and robust regional cooperation.

AirAsia X Open To Exploring Flight Opportunities In Turkmenistan, Russia

SEPANG, June 22 (Bernama) -- AirAsia X Bhd is open to exploring flight services to Turkmenistan and Russia should market opportunities and operational requirements prove viable, said its group chief executive officer Bo Lingam. 

AirAsia X Reviewing Fares Weekly, Signals More Price Cuts As Fuel Costs Fall

KUALA LUMPUR, June 22 (Bernama) -- AirAsia X Bhd expects to gradually lower airfares following the recent decline in jet fuel prices, while restoring capacity that had been reduced during the surge in fuel prices caused by the conflict in West Asia. 

LPA Backs MPM’s Move To Position Labuan Port For International Cruise Handling

By Jailani Hasan

LABUAN, June 20 (Bernama) -- The Labuan Port Authority (LPA) is backing Labuan’s containerised port operator Megah Port Management Sdn Bhd (MPM) in its move to diversify its operations from core cargo handling activities to the handling of international cruise liners.

Rubber Market Likely To Trade Sideways With Slight Downward Bias Next Week

KUALA LUMPUR, June 20 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market is expected to trade sideways with a slight downward bias next week as easing geopolitical tensions and mixed supply conditions shape sentiment, said industry expert Denis Low.

Airlines Should Review Route Profitability Under High Fuel Price Scenarios-- Alton

KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 (Bernama) -- Airlines should conduct a route-level fuel sensitivity analysis to identify routes that could become uneconomic under different fuel price scenarios, said Alton Aviation Consultancy, a global advisory firm serving the aviation and aerospace industries.

MAG Working Closely With AirBorneo On Operational Recovery, Aircraft Availability

By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 (Bernama) --  The Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG), through its maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) arm, MAB Engineering Services, remains committed to supporting AirBorneo under its existing maintenance partnership as the Sarawak-owned airline works to overcome recent operational challenges.

AirBorneo Among Four New Airlines Allocated Thailand Winter 2026/2027 Flight Slots - CAAT

KUALA LUMPUR, June 15 (Bernama) -- Sarawak-owned airline AirBorneo has been allocated flight slots for Thailand's Winter 2026/2027 schedule, making it one of four new airlines granted operating slots by the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT).