From a resilient aviation sector to a possible alien breakthrough and export tensions in Asia—here’s your evening roundup.

Malaysia News:
Malaysia Aviation Group Bhd announced RM54 million in net profit for FY2024. Despite cancelling over 6,000 flights in Q4, the airline group cited asset impairment reversals and cost controls as key drivers. No capital was injected by Khazanah, its main shareholder, in achieving this.

International News:
Exciting developments from Cambridge and NASA: scientists report atmospheric molecules on K2-18b that may indicate microbial life. Though results remain inconclusive, the detection of DMS and DMDS has fueled global speculation that we may not be alone.

Asia News:
Singapore’s non-oil exports climbed 5.4% in March, supported by strong growth in electronics and gold. But rising global tariffs, especially from the US, cast a shadow over the region’s trade future. Prime Minister Wong warned that Singapore’s economy could face job losses and slower growth if the global trade war intensifies.

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