Malaysia

Navis Capital Partners managing partner Nicholas Bloy said the private equity fund is looking to divest the remaining assets in its continuation fund in the next year or so. (File photo by Reuters)
DealStreetAsia

Malaysian fund Navis seeks exits for continuation assets

Economic challenges affecting consumer businesses: managing director

29 November 2022
Anwar Ibrahim talks on the phone in Putrajaya on his first work day as prime minister on Nov. 25: He must turn his attention to next year's budget. (Handout photo from Malaysia's Prime Minister Office)
Opinion

Anwar is Malaysia's best bet for navigating its challenges

Commitment to reform will be key for addressing economy's structural problems

29 November 2022
Genting's casino hotel Resorts World in Pahang, Malaysia: Genting lost its bid for a license to operate a casino in Macao, with the six current operators winning approval for another 10 years.
Travel & Leisure

Macao gaming stocks rise after new licenses decided

Malaysia's Genting loses bet on Macao gaming license

28 November 2022
Malaysia's newly appointed Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim -- leader of Pakatan Harapan or the Alliance of Hope -- waves to supporters in Selangor on Nov. 24.
Malaysia election

Anwar, at last Malaysia's PM, aims to turn 'hope' into reality

After rising from prison to the top, can he bring stability and prosperity?

25 November 2022
Newly appointed Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim signs documents during the swearing-in ceremony at the National Palace in Kuala Lumpur on Nov. 24. (Photo courtesy of Information Department of Malaysia)
Malaysia election

Malaysia election live: Anwar becomes Malaysia's 10th prime minister

With UMNO's support, longtime hopeful appointed after king meets state rulers

25 November 2022
Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim speaks to a gathering in Kuala Lumpur.
Malaysia election

Malaysia's Anwar sworn in as PM, pledges to fight corruption

Longtime contender will seek vote of confidence on Dec. 19

25 November 2022
Mahathir Mohamad led Malaysia for over 22 years.
Malaysia election

Mahathir to 'write history' of Malaysia after election loss

Former prime minister retreats from political spotlight following decadeslong career

24 November 2022
Hadi Awang, right, president of the burgeoning Malaysian Islamic Party, envisions to govern Malaysia based on Islamic principles by 2051.
Malaysia election

TikTok-mad Malaysian voters push Islamic politics to the fore

Emergence of Malaysian Islamic Party set to shake up country's secular democracy

21 November 2022
Muhyiddin Yassin, a former Malaysian prime minister, at a news conference in Shah Alam after Malaysia's 15th general election on Nov. 19, appeared on Sunday night to be on course to return to the premiership.
Malaysia election

Malaysia's Muhyiddin gains Sarawak support in PM tussle

Palace sets Monday notification deadline amid contradictory coalition claims

20 November 2022
A ballot box sits on a table during Malaysia's general election on Nov. 19. The boxes will now be sent to counting centers.
Malaysia election

Muhyiddin, Anwar both claim victory in tight Malaysia election

Each side will need partners to achieve simple majority of 112 seats

20 November 2022
From left: Anwar Ibrahim, Malaysia's opposition chief; Muhyiddin Yassin, head of the National Alliance coalition; Ismail Sabri Yaakob, the incumbent prime minister; and Mahathir Mohamad, the former and longest-serving leader. (Source photos by Reuters)
Malaysia election

Malaysia's general election: 4 things to know

Some 1.4m new voters aged 18-21 will be key to choosing next government

19 November 2022
Anwar Ibrahim delivers a speech on bringing Malaysians together during a campaign rally ahead of general elections in Selangor, Malaysia, on Nov. 16. (Photo by NurPhoto via Getty Images)
Interview

Malaysia PM hopeful Anwar optimistic on eve of election

At age 75, longtime runner-up takes fourth stab at his dream job

18 November 2022
Mahathir Mohamad tells Nikkei Asia on Nov. 17 that even after Malaysia's elections, "no party will be strong enough to govern the country." (Photo by Hakimie Amrie)
Interview

Malaysia's Mahathir sees more political instability ahead

97-year-old will 'just retire' if he loses his race on the island of Langkawi

18 November 2022
Anwar Ibrahim adjusts his cap during a campaign rally in Ulu Klang, Selangor, Malaysia, on Nov. 16. For the fourth time, Anwar appears close to realizing his greatest political ambition.
Malaysia election

Malaysia's Anwar Ibrahim wages final battle to be prime minister

Mahathir's protege and enemy wins big crowds but still searches for votes

17 November 2022
Malaysian Prime Minister, center, has pledged to create a deputy prime minister post to be helmed by a leader from Sarawak State in a bid to woo voters from Borneo. (Photo by Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)
Malaysia election

Malaysia politicians ramp up promises ahead of tight weekend poll

Coalitions led by Ismail Sabri and Anwar fear losing seats in upcoming vote

16 November 2022
An outdoor office on the Indonesian island of Nusa Lembongan. The unprecedented dearth of tourism caused by pandemic shutdowns has prompted many governments in Southeast Asia to reevaluate digital nomads as a source of long-term income, rather than a nuisance. (Getty Images) 
Tea Leaves

Digital nomads push Southeast Asia's boundaries

New visa rules help remote workers, but need careful consideration

16 November 2022
Supporters of the UMNO-led Barisan National coalition wave flags on Langkawi Island on Nov. 5: The party remains popular in the rural Malay heartland.
Opinion

UMNO intends to return as Malaysia's natural governing party

Marcos' success in the Philippines inspires heavy investment in social media

15 November 2022
Garrett Ilg, president of Oracle Japan and Asia Pacific, said the company is in talks with a number of Chinese companies with overseas ambitions. (Source photos by AP and courtesy of Oracle)
Technology

Oracle in talks with Chinese companies to provide cloud services

TikTok tie-up was 'reassurance' for others in China, says regional president

14 November 2022
U.S. President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping hold an in-person meeting on Monday.
Your Week in Asia

Xi-Biden meeting at G-20, Malaysia's general election, World Cup

Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events

13 November 2022
With the Fed on the warpath this year to hike rates to tame inflation, Singaporean lenders have benefited as interest margins rose, but they now face debt risks. (Source photos by Shinya Sawai and Ken Kobayashi)
Finance

ASEAN banks face sharper debt risks as interest rates rise

From Singapore to Thailand, lenders scrutinize exposure to shaky loans

11 November 2022
The third-quarter growth rate signals Malaysia's economic recovery from the two-year-long COVID-19 pandemic.
Economy

Malaysia's Q3 GDP grew 14.2%, highest in over a year

Growth beat forecasts with strong exports, accelerated from previous quarters

11 November 2022
Malaysia's former Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin told Nikkei Asia that voters will rally behind him because of his handling of the pandemic. (Photo by Hakimie Amrie)
Interview

Malaysia's COVID-era PM Muhyiddin eyes return to power in polls

Leader hopeful voters will see lockdowns he imposed as being 'for their benefit'

11 November 2022
Anwar Ibrahim, left, leader of the Hope Pact opposition coalition and UMNO President Ahmad Zahid Hamidi are both fighting for seats in the Malaysian state of Perak. (Source photos by AP)
Malaysia election

Malaysia's Perak becomes key election battleground for PM hopefuls

Big players like Anwar and Zahid running in the northern state

10 November 2022
Malaysian Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob insists his party will not form a coalition with Anwar Ibrahim's Hope Pact. (Photo by Hakimie Amrie)
Interview

Malaysia's Ismail Sabri optimistic on remaining prime minister

Nation's leader appears locked in political battle with his party's leader

9 November 2022
A still from Malaysian time-travel revenge thriller "Stone Turtle" (2022) by Kuala Lumpur-based director Woo Ming Jin. (Courtesy of Edmund Yeo) 
Arts

'New Wave' filmmakers put spotlight on Malaysian cinema

Feature film 'Stone Turtle' bags coveted award and critical interest at film festivals

9 November 2022