<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 9): FlyFirefly Sdn Bhd (Firefly), the low-cost arm of Malaysia Aviation Group Bhd (MAG), is set to expand its connectivity from its Penang hub with the introduction of direct flights to Bangkok via the Don Mueang International Airport beginning Nov 3.</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>MAG chief executive officer of airlines Ahmad Luqman Mohd Azmi said the flights from Penang to Bangkok will mark Firefly’s second point into Thailand following the launch of direct flights to Phuket last year.</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>“With this addition, we are solidifying Firefly’s foothold in the region, which demonstrates our commitment to expand our jet operations across Asean to cater to the increasing demands of both leisure and business travellers alike,” he said in a statement on Monday.</p></div><div class=inPageAd id=div-gpt-ad-inpage></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>In conjunction with the launch, the airline is introducing special introductory fares starting from RM159 one-way via the airline’s Saver fare, which comes with a 10kg check-in baggage allowance and 7kg cabin baggage allowance. The promotion is available from now until Oct 22, for travel beginning Nov 3 to March 30, 2024.</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>The five-times weekly flight will be operated by the airline’s retrofitted Boeing 737-800, with 189 seats in economy class.</p></div>

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FlyFirefly Sdn Bhd (Firefly), the low-cost arm of Malaysia Aviation Group Bhd (MAG), is set to expand its connectivity from its Penang hub with the introduction of direct flights to Bangkok via the Don Mueang International Airport beginning Nov 3.

Firefly to start Penang-Bangkok flights from Nov 3

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Deutsche Bank AG is putting aside as much as €1.3 billion (US$1.4 billion or RM6.6 billion) in legal provisions, warning this will hit profits.

The bank will book the potential payment in the current quarter, it said in a statement late on Friday. That will impact “second quarter and full-year profitability”, it said, while adding that the ultimate amount of the provisions is not clear yet.

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Genting Malaysia Bhd has dismissed reports linking the group and its deputy chairman and chief executive Tan Sri Lim Kok Thay to supposed discussions relating to the opening of a second casino for Malaysia in Forest City, Johor, to revive the US$100 billion (RM477.60 billion) development.

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The Territorial Sea Act 2012 (Act 750) remains valid and applicable throughout Malaysia, including in Terengganu, unless declared otherwise by the court, says the Prime Minister’s Office, despite the Terengganu State Legislative Assembly's decision to reject its use.

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The Malaysian government is serious about resolving issues surrounding the palm oil industry in the country, said Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani.

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Three new semiconductor companies are keen to invest in Penang with total investments of US$100 million (RM477 million), said Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow.

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Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said the government had no plans to temporarily suspend the service of Fennec and HOM helicopters.

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<p>Three new semiconductor companies are keen to invest in Penang with&nbsp;total investments of US$100 million (RM477&nbsp;million), said Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow.</p>


<p>The Malaysian Palm Oil Association (MPOA) said&nbsp;there is an urgent need to accelerate replanting to address the issue of ageing oil palm trees, and urges the government to provide replanting tax incentives to support such efforts.</p>


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<p>Genting Malaysia Bhd has dismissed reports linking the group and its deputy chairman and chief executive Tan Sri Lim Kok Thay&nbsp;to supposed discussions relating to the opening of a second casino for Malaysia in Forest City, Johor, to revive the US$100 billion (RM477.60 billion) development.</p>


<p>Tan Sri Mokhzani Mahathir and his brother Mirzan Mahathir, who have been asked to declare their assets by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), have both denied being investigated by the agency.</p>


<p>The Territorial Sea Act 2012 (Act 750) remains valid and applicable throughout Malaysia, including in Terengganu, unless declared otherwise by the court, says the Prime Minister’s Office,&nbsp;despite the Terengganu State Legislative Assembly's decision to reject its use.</p>


<p>The Malaysian government is serious about resolving issues surrounding the palm oil industry in the country, said Plantation&nbsp;and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri&nbsp;Johari&nbsp;Abdul&nbsp;Ghani.</p>


<p>Deutsche Bank AG is putting aside as much as €1.3 billion (US$1.4 billion or RM6.6 billion) in legal provisions, warning this will hit profits.</p>

<p>The bank will book the potential payment in the current quarter, it said in a statement late on Friday. That will impact “second quarter and full-year profitability”, it said, while adding that the ultimate amount of the provisions is not clear yet.</p>


<p>Russia and Ukraine exchanged fire on energy facilities overnight, with an oil refinery damaged in Russia’s Krasnodar region, while Ukraine sustained a missile barrage on gas infrastructure and other targets.</p>


<p>Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said the government had no plans to temporarily suspend the service of&nbsp;Fennec and HOM helicopters.</p>
