Economy

Malaysia is looking to reign in fuel subsidy spending after allocating 3 billion ringgit in June last year toward the measure.
Nikkei Markets

Malaysia to roll out targeted fuel subsidy from January

Move to help cut welfare spending reflects government's fiscal rigor

7 October 2019
Singapore’s growth drastically slowed largely because of a decrease in exports. Economists say the downturn is expected to continue.
Economy

ASEAN outlook falls further as trade war drags on

Concerns rise over market and geopolitical risks along with US-China tensions

7 October 2019
Pressed plastic bottles are stored at a recycling facility in Switzerland. Much of the world's plastic waste ends up in landfills or is burned.
Environment

Plastic waste searches for a new home as Asia shuts its gates

Import bans highlight shortcomings in global recycling chains

7 October 2019
Co-chairs Robert Merton and Zeti Aziz at the launch of the Master of Central Banking in Kuala Lumpur on Oct. 1. (Photo courtesy of ASB)
Economy

Asian and US schools launch first degree course for central bankers

Pioneering master's program aims to tackle challenges of global economy

7 October 2019
Shipments of electrical and electronics goods, which account for more than one-third of Malaysia's total exports, fell 7.4% in August from a year earlier.
Nikkei Markets

Malaysia August exports shrink unexpectedly, global trade woes weigh

Imports fall at fastest pace in a decade signalling gloomy outlook for shipments

4 October 2019
Tsai Ing-wen rejuvenated the New Southbound Policy in 2016 while Beijing launched its measures to bring Taipei back into line.
Opinion

Taiwan's New Southbound Policy is decreasing its reliance on China

Looking to regional neighbors for closer trade relationships is bearing fruit

4 October 2019
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26 September 2019
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Nikkei Markets

Malaysia's August inflation rises at expected pace

Costlier food offsets impact from cheaper oil, prices likely to stay benign

25 September 2019
Malaysia's IHH Healthcare, which operates the Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital, has been shortlisted for a government program to boost medical tourism.
Nikkei Markets

Malaysia shortlists nine hospitals to boost medical tourism

More health care players sought to help spur competition and lower costs

24 September 2019
Asian arms importers are leveraging their contracts to soak up technology and build up their own defense industries. (© Nikkei photo illustration)
Asia Insight

India-Russia pact marks turning point in Asian arms race

South and Southeast Asia use buying power to win tech transfers

24 September 2019
According to Napic's data, there were 99,222 transactions worth 34.65 billion ringgit ($8.3 billion) in the first half of 2019, an increase of 6.1% in volume and 9.5% in value.
Property

Malaysia expects resilient property market despite overhang

Affordable housing push, steady growth likely to sustain sales momentum

23 September 2019
Petronas' net profit for the first half of 2019 rose 9% to $6.9 billion.
Energy

Saudi Aramco stands by Malaysia mega-refinery, Petronas says

Drone attacks will not affect $7bn investment in Johor complex

20 September 2019
A man swims in a pool inside a condominium in Singapore. The proposed change to the 1962 water agreement has been a point of contention between Malaysia and Singapore.
Interview

Malaysia to propose new water tariff to Singapore

Foreign minister 'hopeful' on agreement over South China Sea

20 September 2019
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Nikkei Markets

Asian stocks decline on uncertain Fed outlook on rates

Energy related stocks extend losses as crude oil price eases

19 September 2019
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18 September 2019
Firefighters try to extinguish forest fires in Central Kalimantan province, Indonesia, on Saturday.
Environment

Indonesian forest fires disrupt hundreds of flights

Spreading blazes have sparked a blame game with Malaysia

16 September 2019
Bank Negara Malaysia's monetary policy committee held the Overnight Policy Rate at 3.00% at the fifth of the six scheduled meetings this year.
Nikkei Markets

Bank Negara Malaysia holds interest rate steady as expected

Economists flag room for rate cut in November if US-China trade war worsens

12 September 2019
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Nikkei Markets

Malaysia July industrial production growth lags expectation

Contraction in mining output eroded gains from robust manufacturing, electricity

11 September 2019
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Commodities

India's tax move to hurt Malaysia's palm oil market share

Refined palm oil shipments to shrink, crude palm imports to remain steady

5 September 2019
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Nikkei Markets

Malaysia's July exports rebound, trade surplus widens

Analysts caution external uncertainties still cloud shipment prospects

4 September 2019
From left, Naypyidaw, Putrajaya and Astana (source photo from Reuters)
Politics

A short history of relocating capitals in Asia

Indonesia's move has precedents in places such as Myanmar and Malaysia

30 August 2019
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Nikkei Markets

Asian equities little changed amid global growth worries

Chinese carmakers gain while Tencent and Air China decline

28 August 2019
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Nikkei Markets

Asian stocks rebound after Trump softens trade war comments

WH Group, China Communications Construction pace A300 gains

27 August 2019
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26 August 2019
Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad and Japanese leader Shinzo Abe: Their governments are arranging another samurai bond issuance. 
Economy

Malaysia set to issue second samurai bond, Mahathir says

Japan offers access to 'cheap money' to repay debt and fund infrastructure

26 August 2019