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Muslim nations consider gold, barter trade to beat sanctions

21 Dec 2019

KUALA LUMPUR Iran, Malaysia, Turkey and Qatar are considering trading among themselves in gold and through a barter system as a hedge against any future economic sanctions on them, Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said on Saturday. | Video

UPDATE 1-Driven by Geely, Malaysia's Proton sees profitability in 2019 - CEO

13 Dec 2019

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 13 Malaysian car maker Proton could return to profit this year after years of losses, driven by new product launches and aggressive cost-cutting under a joint management with China's Geely, its chief executive officer said.

Malaysia's Proton expects first profit since deal with Geely - CEO

13 Dec 2019

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 13 Malaysian car maker Proton could return to profit this year after years of losses, driven by new product launches and aggressive cost-cutting under a joint management with China's Geely, its chief executive officer said.

Malaysia's Iskandar revives listing plan, aims to raise up to $1.5 billion in 2020 - sources

04 Dec 2019

KUALA LUMPUR Malaysian developer Iskandar Waterfront Holdings Sdn Bhd (IWH) has revived its ambition to go public two years after shelving a backdoor listing, with a plan to raise $1 billion to $1.5 billion in an IPO next year, people familiar with the deal said.

Malaysia's Iskandar revives listing plan, aims to raise up to $1.5 bln in 2020 -sources

04 Dec 2019

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 4 Malaysian developer Iskandar Waterfront Holdings Sdn Bhd (IWH) has revived its ambition to go public two years after shelving a backdoor listing, with a plan to raise $1 billion to $1.5 billion in an IPO next year, people familiar with the deal said.

AirAsia bets its in-flight menu can win diners on the ground

02 Dec 2019

KUALA LUMPUR Airline food has long been the butt of travellers' jokes, but Malaysia's AirAsia Group Bhd is seeking to turn that notion on its head - opening its first restaurant on Monday featuring dishes based on its in-flight menu.

AirAsia bets its in-flight menu can win diners on the ground

02 Dec 2019

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2 Airline food has long been the butt of travellers' jokes, but Malaysia's AirAsia Group Bhd is seeking to turn that notion on its head - opening its first restaurant on Monday featuring dishes based on its in-flight menu.

Indonesia barred Cambodia's Rainsy from flight to Jakarta - airline

13 Nov 2019

KUALA LUMPUR Malaysia Airlines said on Wednesday it had barred veteran Cambodian opposition figure Sam Rainsy from a flight from Kuala Lumpur to the Indonesian capital Jakarta on the instruction of Indonesian authorities.

Malaysia Airlines says U.S. codeshare deals may be hit by FAA country downgrade

12 Nov 2019

KUALA LUMPUR Malaysia Airlines (MAS) said on Tuesday some codeshare agreements with partners on routes to and from the United States could be disrupted, after the U.S. aviation authority downgraded Malaysia's air safety rating.

Cambodian opposition figure Rainsy promises to intensify action

10 Nov 2019

KUALA LUMPUR Cambodia's self-exiled opposition veteran Sam Rainsy said on Sunday he would help organise protests against authoritarian ruler Hun Sen to build on growing international pressure for change in his home country.

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