Interview
Malaysia wants to make Johor 'new engine of growth'
Economy minister hopes special economic zone with Singapore boosts tech, renewables
International relations
Singapore and Malaysia to launch QR code border clearance
Neighbors sign agreement on Johor economic zone to boost growth
Economy
Singapore, Malaysia to raise consumption tax amid inflation fears
Southeast Asia balances fiscal needs against uncertain economy in 2024
Comment
How Malaysia is finding its way out of the middle-income trap
It has taken the slow but steady route while addressing an ethnic incongruity
Coronavirus
Malaysia and Singapore put guard up as COVID cases surge
Southeast Asia asks public to mask up and get vaccinated as travel season begins
Interview
Malaysia's Anwar pushes for local currency transactions in trade
Country looks to 'gradually' reduce dollar dependency to avoid forex risks
Interview
Malaysia's Anwar slams 'hypocrisy' over Gaza crisis
Prime minister reiterates call for humanitarian cease-fire in Israel-Hamas war
Economy
Malaysia plans new wage scheme for low-income workers
'Progressive' model targets small business, but effectiveness questioned
Economy
Malaysia to offer visa-free entry to China and India nationals to boost economy
Arrangement starts in December, also applies to Gulf state travelers
Companies
Japan's Marubeni to push Osaji cosmetics brand in Southeast Asia
Trading house weighs sales at Thailand's Karmarts, Malaysia's Ainz & Tulpe
International relations
ASEAN must pursue technology in ties with Japan, expert says
Malaysian think tank director suggests cooperation beyond trade, business
Health Care
Malaysia's Penang lures medical tourists from Indonesia
Geographic proximity, linguistic similarities, quality and costs among advantages
Asia Insight
Anwar struggles to boost Malaysian economy a year after victory
Rising food prices and weak currency hamper prime minister's reform plans
Economy
Malaysia's GDP growth inches up to 3.3% but remains lackluster
Q3 figures show domestic sector expansion offset by weak external demand
Automobiles
Geely eyes EV foothold in Southeast Asia with $10bn Malaysia hub
Chinese automaker doubles down on Proton partnership, readies first deliveries
Business Spotlight
From Cambodia to Thailand, rubber producers brace for new EU rules
Deforestation regulation's requirement to prove sources called tough and costly
Economy
Malaysia holds key interest rate at 3.0% despite falling ringgit
Central bank stands pat as regional peers resume monetary tightening
International relations
Singapore and Malaysia eye special economic zone on border
PMs Lee and Anwar discuss bilateral projects; expect agreement in January
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Your Week in Asia
BOJ policy meeting, Hong Kong FinTech Week, Australia PM visits China
Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events
Interview
Malaysia ready to become Southeast Asian EV hub, trade minister says
Zafrul confident that country's electronics industry can supply 1,400 components
Supply Chain
Malaysia plans to accelerate its EV and chip sectors as supply chains shift
Officials and business leaders call for resilient trade during Kuala Lumpur forum
Trade
Malaysia to allow exports of processed rare earths: minister
Shipments of raw materials will still be banned as country aims to grow industry
DealStreetAsia
Malaysia seeks to put state-run VCs under sovereign wealth fund
Goal is to make country a top global startup ecosystem, Anwar Ibrahim says
Market Spotlight
Malaysian, Thai economies suffer as currencies slide vs. dollar
ASEAN depreciations bring higher import costs and increase inflation risks
Economy
Malaysia to raise taxes and trim subsidies, with eye on 5% growth
Government sets record $83.4 billion budget for 2024