Semiconductors
Malaysian trade minister touts 'neutrality' to grow chip industry
Zafrul says 'earthquake-free' location also attractive for multinationals
Semiconductors
Malaysia's Sarawak seeks to turn itself into a chip design hub
SMD Semiconductor CEO says the state has background and experience to succeed
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Business Spotlight
Malaysian 'Silicon Valley' seeds homegrown chip startups
Former Intel engineers attempt to push Penang to higher end of value chain
Opinion
Time is ripe for Malaysia to move upstream into designing chips
Penang can build on success in downstream areas of semiconductor production
Supply Chain
Malaysia's largest port to double capacity to chase Singapore
Supply chain diversification adds to logistics competition in Southeast Asia
Opinion
It's up to the developed world to save global trade
West must recognize that WTO rules have to be equitable and inclusive
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Supply Chain
Taiwan's Advantech aims to turn Malaysia into Southeast Asia hub
World's largest industrial computer maker to replicate model in Mexico and Turkey
Currencies
Malaysians working in Singapore gain spending power as ringgit slumps
Migrants eye properties, cars at home as salaries rise in local currency terms
Economy
Malaysia's central bank projects 4%-5% GDP growth in 2024
IT and semiconductor investments expected to boost Southeast Asian economy
Economy
Singapore starts QR code clearance at busy crossing to Malaysia
Nikkei reporters traveling by car needed only 20 seconds at immigration counter
Market Spotlight
Malaysian ringgit's fall puts central bank, government on alert
Country 'ready' to intervene after currency hits lowest level since Asian crisis
Travel & Leisure
Taiwan seeks more tourists from Indonesia
Regional competitors, decline in mainland visitors push more diverse approach
Economy
Malaysia maintains key rate at 3.0% amid falling ringgit
Central bank says local currency 'undervalued' as economy expected to improve
Business trends
Indonesia, Malaysia consumer boycotts hit McDonald's, Starbucks and others
Muslims protest Western brands over perceived pro-Israel stance on Gaza
Transportation
Malaysia revives 'ambitious' high-speed rail plan amid hurdles
China Railway Construction, Hyundai unit among companies showing interest
Energy
EU official praises green energy push by Malaysia's Sarawak
Bloc commits to mobilize $10.8bn for ASEAN sustainable projects
Transportation
Malaysia to let foreign vessels repair undersea cables
Minister says exemption to standard ban will be permanent, eyeing boost to digital sector
Currencies
Malaysia's Anwar says ringgit is 'concerning' but 'under control'
Currency trades near low hit during Asian Financial Crisis in 1998
Datawatch
Aging Southeast Asia grapples with weak social safety nets
State pensions cover less than 30% of working-age population in some countries
Economy
Singapore, Thailand and more hand out cash to ease inflation pain
SE Asia governments focus on public support while critics warn of fiscal strain
Economy
Malaysia's annual GDP misses target at 3.7% amid weak exports
Central bank blames 'external environment' as Q4 growth slows to 3%
Currencies
Thai baht, Malaysian ringgit sink to three-month lows against dollar
Emerging nation central banks balk at rate cuts to defend currencies
Supply Chain
Taiwan's PSA aims to tap server demand boom via Southeast Asia
Supplier's new Malaysian plant to begin shipping in mid-2024
Economy
Asia develops an appetite for degrowth 'doughnut economics'
Movement pushes measures of education, health and the environment over GDP
Technology
Malaysia seeks place in EV ecosystem with battery development
Scientist leading effort says 'boat has sailed' on manufacturing electric cars