Crime
Malaysia arrests CEO of Islamic firm in child sex abuse case
Global Ikhwan Services and Business Holdings is linked to banned religious sect
Finance
Malaysia and Cambodia lead QR payment expansion in ASEAN
Cross-border links and tourist services add to region's growing digital money usage
Health Care
Malaysia's $900m hospital deal signals battle in medical tourism
Analyst predicts more M&As in growing sector after IHH's buyout in Penang
Business trends
Chinese deal activity shifts toward emerging markets and into greenfields
New database shows Chinese outbound investment behavior has changed postpandemic
Food & Beverage
Sapporo-style ramen brings a taste of Japan to Europe, Malaysia
One noodle maker from Japanese north is building its first overseas factory in Germany
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