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AirAsia has no bailout request, has more than RM1b cash: Tony Fernandes

The low-cost carrier's group adviser rejects reports of government intervention as shares slide to four-year low

AirAsia shares plunge 21%, Capital A down 18% amid government involvement report

AirAsia falls 21% while Capital A drops 18% as concerns over the airline’s financial position weigh on investor sentiment

Batik Air cancels scheduled KL-Jakarta flights today due to volcanic ash

Batik Air grounds eight Kuala Lumpur-Jakarta flights today as dangerous volcanic ash plumes from Mount Anak Krakatau force emergency safety cancellations across key regional air routes

KL-Kochi flight panic: Batik Air passenger attempts to open emergency exit mid-air

Passengers and crew restrain man accused of damaging exit panel and threatening those onboard the Boeing 737

Malaysia Airlines tops domestic flight punctuality rankings of 85.3%

National carrier led on-time performance up to May 2025, as government enforces stricter rules on delays and passenger compensation

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Worrying number of youth spending 18 hours on social media daily: MCMC 

The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission has drawn attention to the substantial number of young individuals who spend extended periods online, expressing concerns about harmful aspects of specific social media platforms. 

Taib Mahmud: a life of controversies and political intrigue

The diminutive and flamboyant Tun Abdul Taib Mahmud has left an indelible mark on Sarawak and the country, seeing that he was its chief minister for 33 years and later, the governor for nearly a decade.

PayNet confirms DuitNow QR code transaction fee for merchants starting Oct 1

In a statement on the matter, PayNet, the operator of DuitNow QR, clarified that the fee follows the lifting of a waiver on the merchant discount rate, which is charged based on a percentage of the payment transaction value.