AirAsia Malaysia Renews Air Operator Certificate, Valid Until Sept 2029

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 21 (Bernama) -- AirAsia Malaysia has successfully renewed its Air Operator Certificate (AOC) with the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM), which is valid until Sept 30, 2029.

Automotive Industry’s August TIV Eases 3 Pct, 2H2026 Outlook Remains Positive - CGS International

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 21 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s automotive industry recorded a three per cent month-on-month (m-o-m) decline in total industry volume (TIV) to 71,428 units in August 2026, but sales momentum is expected to remain positive in the second half of the year (2H2026).

AmFIRST REIT Unit Holders Approve RM331 Mln Menara AmBank Disposal

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 21 (Bernama) -- AmFIRST Real Estate Investment Trust (AmFIRST REIT) unit holders today approved the proposed RM331 million disposal of Menara AmBank, paving the way for the REIT to pursue new acquisitions, including hospital-related assets. 

Internal Auditors Must Reskill As AI, Data Analytics Transform Profession

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 21 (Bernama) -- Internal auditors need to continuously reskill in artificial intelligence (AI), data analytics and emerging technologies as the profession evolves from a traditional compliance-focused function into a more strategic advisory role.

Tanjong Malim Hi-Tech Park With RM1.4 Bln GDV Targeted For Completion By 3Q2029

TANJONG MALIM, Sept 21 (Bernama) -- The development of the Tanjong Malim Hi-Tech Park, covering an area of 178.8 hectares with an estimated gross development value (GDV) of RM1.4 billion, is targeted to be fully completed by the third quarter of 2029.

Malaysia’s Exports Up 31.2 Pct Y-O-Y To RM1.36 Trillion In January-August 2026 -- MATRADE

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 21 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s exports grew 31.2 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) to RM1.356 trillion in January-August 2026 versus RM1.033 trillion in the same period of 2025, reaching 40 countries, including the United States, France and Ireland, and surpassing the full-year export values recorded in 2025.

PIDM Sharpens Crisis-readiness Drive To Protect Depositors Under 2026-2028 Plan

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 21 (Bernama) -- Perbadanan Insurans Deposit Malaysia (PIDM) is sharpening its crisis-readiness agenda under the PIDM Corporate Plan 2026-2028, with a stronger focus on resolution resilience, digital safeguards and continued protection for depositors and policy owners when a member institution runs into difficulty.

BNM Expected To Keep OPR At 2.75 Pct In Upcoming November Meeting

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 21 (Bernama) -- Apex Securities Bhd expects Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) to keep the overnight policy rate (OPR) on hold at 2.75 per cent at its upcoming Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting in November.

Kenanga Raises 2026 Export Growth Forecast To 28.5 Pct, Sees RM2 Trillion Mark

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 21 (Bernama) -- Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd raised its 2026 export growth forecast to 28.5 per cent (2025: 6.6 per cent) from 19.0 per cent, with export value on track to exceed the RM2.0 trillion mark this year.

CRESS Acceleration Package Strengthens Firm Renewable Supply -- MBSB IB

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 21 (Bernama) -- The Corporate Renewable Energy Supply Scheme (CRESS) Acceleration Package is viewed as the most significant enhancement to the framework, with the preferential reduction for firm CRESS reflecting the lower system burden associated with dispatchable renewable supply. 

TNB To Absorb Up To RM150 Mln Extra Costs From Expanded AFA Exemptions -- CIMB Securities

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 21 (Bernama) -- Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) is projected to absorb RM120 million to RM150 million in extra costs over September-December 2026 from expanded government exemptions for residential users from automatic fuel adjustment (AFA), retail charges, and sales and service tax.

Ringgit Opens Mixed Against Major, ASEAN Currencies After BOJ Rate Hike

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 21 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened mixed against major and ASEAN currencies on Monday as investors assessed the Bank of Japan’s (BOJ) rate hike on Friday.