Politics
Malaysia prepares heavier 'sugar tax' in bid to combat diabetes
Government to propose new levy on sweetened drinks in 2025 budget
Currencies
Thai, Malaysian and Indonesian currencies gain as dollar weakens
Southeast Asia enjoys growth; political fears sink Turkish lira, Mexican peso
Transportation
Malaysia Airlines hits roadblocks amid post-COVID recovery
Flagship carrier cuts 20% of capacity over incidents, aircraft delivery delays
Crime
Malaysia probes Islamic business group over child sex allegations
Police rescue 400 abused children from 20 charity premises in two states
Opinion
Malaysia and China won't be going to war over South China Sea drilling
Protest letter from Beijing to Kuala Lumpur points to cooperation on issue
Economy
Malaysia's Khazanah fund expects 2024 returns to top last year's 5.7%
Chief investment officer credits strong domestic, U.S. and EU markets
Supply Chain
Taiwan's PSA opens Malaysian PCB plant to tap server, auto demand
Factory doubles the company's local capacity for printed circuit boards
Opinion
Multinationals must work with Global South to reduce ocean waste
Companies must help solve environmental challenges they created in places like Malaysia
IPO
Malaysian grocery chain eyes 3,000 stores after market debut
99 Speed Mart shares rise 14% in country's biggest IPO in 7 years
Electronics
China's $200 phones put Samsung on the run in Philippines
Apple eyes Southeast Asian push with first store in Malaysia
Energy
Malaysia's Petronas logs 19% profit fall on lower gas prices
State energy group says geopolitical and macroeconomic factors affect outlook
Finance
Malaysian central bank keeps key rate steady amid modest inflation
Bank expects 2024 economic growth at upper end of its 4% to 5% projection
Business deals
IHH Healthcare to acquire Malaysia's Island Hospital for $900m
CEO Prem Kumar Nair's first planned acquisition offers gains in medical tourism
Interview
New Zealand aims to double exports to ASEAN, Indo-Pacific
PM Luxon says trade agenda to focus on green economy and renewables
Education
Japan's Tsukuba Univ. opens 1st overseas campus in Malaysia
First Japanese university to establish degree-granting foreign branch welcomes 13 students
Food & Beverage
Tim Hortons' arrival highlights Malaysia's coffee boom
Consumption and number of outlets has surged in recent years
Automobiles
Malaysian auto sales close in on ASEAN leader Indonesia
Gap between region's top two markets narrowed to 8,000 units in Q2
Trade
Thailand, Malaysia see strong export rebound on tech upcycle
Trade-oriented ASEAN countries logged double-digit growth in July
Transportation
Thailand's 'land bridge' ambitions face fresh roadblocks
Environmental and political concerns cloud plan to build new trade artery
Technology
Malaysia's social media licensing plan draws criticism from Big Tech
Industry group calls for pause, says new rules disrupt nation's digital economy
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Politics
Former Malaysian PM Muhyiddin Yassin charged with sedition
Opposition head allegedly criticized country's ex-king during election campaign
Middle East crisis
Malaysia steps up pro-Palestinian stance, straining ties with U.S.
PM Anwar redoubles criticism of Israel after killing of Hamas leader in Iran
Markets
Investors turn to ASEAN markets as inflation's grip loosens
Weakening dollar provides tailwind to region's high-growth economies
Society
Asia on alert over mpox as cases detected in Thailand, Philippines
Indonesia and Malaysia tighten surveillance at international entry points
Automobiles
Malaysia's Proton deepens ties with China's Geely ahead of EV debut
Long-struggling automaker aims for growth under Chinese shareholder