Global Air Cargo Demand Up 4.4 Pct In August 2026 - IATA

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- Total global air cargo demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometres (CTK), increased by 4.4 per cent in August 2026 compared with August 2025, with international operations recording a 5.3 per cent increase, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

Univar Solutions Expands CABB Group Glycolic Acid Distribution

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 (Bernama) -- Univar Solutions USA LLC (Univar Solutions), through its Ingredients + Specialties (I+S) from Univar Solutions division, has entered into an exclusive distribution partnership with the CABB Group to expand distribution of glycolic acid across the United States (US) and Canada.

Tioman Tourism Operators Seek Better Transport, Infrastructure In Budget 2027

ROMPIN, Sept 28 (Bernama) -- Tourism operators on Tioman Island hope Budget 2027 will strengthen the island’s economy and tourism industry through improved transport access and basic infrastructure to support local growth.

New Automotive Investors Could Replace BYD In Tanjong Malim - Perak MB

IPOH, Sept 28 (Bernama) -- Perak has confirmed that several automotive companies are interested in investing in KLK TechPark in Tanjong Malim, potentially replacing Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker BYD Company Ltd, which previously withdrew from the project.

BPMB Calls For Targeted Financing, MSME Support In Budget 2027

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 28 (Bernama) -- Bank Pembangunan Malaysia Bhd Group (BPMB Group) has called for Budget 2027 to prioritise targeted measures that improve access to working capital and provide repayment flexibility for viable businesses affected by geopolitical developments and rising costs. 

MIHAS Records RM5.5 Bln In Sales By Fourth Day, Confident Of Hitting RM6 Bln -- MATRADE

KUALA LUMPUR, 26 Sept (Bernama) --  The Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS) 2026 recorded RM5.5 billion in sales as of the fourth day of the event, said Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) chairman Datuk Seri Reezal Merican Naina Merican.

MediAsas DRG Pricing Framework Built On RM4.8 Bln Patient-Paid Hospital Bills

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) – Data supporting Malaysia’s new MediAsas Diagnosis Related Group (DRG) pricing framework reveals that third-party payers covered RM3.9 billion in hospital billings, while patients paid RM932 million out of pocket. 

Noraini To Lead Official Mission To India, Strengthening Palm Oil Ties

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- Minister of Plantation and Commodities Datuk Seri Dr Noraini Ahmad will lead an official mission to India from Sept 27 to Oct 1, 2026, to strengthen Malaysia’s engagement with the Indian market.

PNB Targets RM15 Bln Green, Transition Asset Investments Under Sustainability Framework 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- Permodalan Nasional Bhd (PNB) aims to channel RM15 billion into green and transition asset investments and RM500 million into social impact investments by 2030 under its newly unveiled Sustainability Framework 2026 (SF 2026).

Sabah Exercises Full Sovereignty Over Carbon Projects, State Revenue - Arthur

KOTA KINABALU, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- Sabah will exercise full sovereignty over the development of its carbon projects and the collection of state revenues, said Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister Datuk Seri Arthur Joseph Kurup.

DALI Alliance Opens Submissions For 2027 Lighting Awards 

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- The DALI Alliance has opened submissions for the 2027 DALI Lighting Awards, inviting innovative lighting projects worldwide that demonstrate the capabilities of DALI technology. 

Scaling Clean Power Depends On The Readiness Of The Wider Energy System To Support IT - TNB

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- As demand from customers and industries continues to grow, cleaner generation must progress alongside a smarter and more efficient grid, Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) Chief Strategy and Ventures Officer Ir Dr Mohd Fadzil Mohd Siam said.