IPO
Southeast Asia IPO fundraising down 60% in first half as Indonesia slumps
Higher interest rates dampen listings in region with fewer big-ticket debuts
Energy
Petronas, Enilive and Euglena to jointly develop biorefinery in Malaysia
The plant at Pengerang Integrated Complex in Johor state is expected to be operational by 2028
Opinion
New coalition governments in Asia must embrace compromise
Thailand, Malaysia, and India have to balance policy and voter expectations
Cybersecurity
Cybercrime rising on social media in Malaysia, minister says
Tighter regulations and licensing to be required for online platforms
Opinion
Malaysia sheds short-termism to become Asia's comeback kid
Investors embrace political stability as alarms sound over Thailand's fragility
Cybersecurity
Malaysia and Singapore tighten oversight of Facebook, others
Southeast Asia grapples with malicious activities on social media and market sites
Transportation
Thailand's new rail links carry hope for expanded Chinese trade
Laos-China railway become a key gateway for Thai and Malaysian exports
International relations
Singapore and Malaysia bolster ties with rail, special economic zone
Commuter line to ease border congestion while 3,500 sq. km area to promote investment
Opinion
Tokyo and Kuala Lumpur are united in confronting climate crisis
Collaborative journey is taking the two cities into a greener future
Economy
Malaysia central bank holds key rate steady on inflation risks
Monetary authorities cite likely price rises after change to diesel subsidies
IPO
Johor Plantations rises 10% in biggest Malaysian debut in 2 years
Johor state-linked palm oil company raised $156m through IPO
Energy
HSBC lends $23m for Malaysian firm's Vietnam solar project
Power plant offsets 75,000 tonnes of carbon in top ASEAN solar producer
Electric vehicles
Malaysia hopes BAIC tie-up can accelerate EV parts production
Southeast Asian nation pushing to ride electrification surge without brand of its own
International relations
Malaysia and Thailand keen to join BRICS: 5 things to know
Middle power nations hedge to mitigate effects of major power rivalry, analysts say
Opinion
Malaysia has to find its way to a middle ground on racial privilege
Absolute bar to minority students at UiTM ultimately impacts all citizens
South China Sea
South China Sea situation deeply concerning, U.S. East Asia envoy says
In Hanoi, Daniel Kritenbrink calls Beijing's actions in disputed waterway 'destabilizing'
Health Care
Malaysian hospital group IHH weighs entry into Indonesia, Vietnam
CEO Nair says 'the time is right' due to middle-class demand, regulatory reform
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International relations
Malaysia reaffirms One China policy, rejects Taiwan independence
Anwar and Li agree to use bilateral dialogue in South China Sea disputes
Supply Chain
Micron plans HBM expansion in U.S. and mulls production in Malaysia
Memory chip maker is chasing South Korean rivals SK Hynix and Samsung
International relations
Malaysia asks China to support its bid to join BRICS
Prime Minister Anwar meets Premier Li to discuss economic cooperation
Tea Leaves
Malaysian soup row provides recipe for harmony
Controversy over 'bak kut teh' underlines need for compromise and respect
Supply Chain
Malaysia to build port near Kuala Lumpur amid supply chain shift
Developer Tanco teams up with a Chinese company on AI-driven facility
Transportation
Malaysia's AirAsia eyes 'next level' of growth in major restructuring
Budget carrier plans to consolidate short- and long-haul units for better efficiency
Trade
U.S. tops China as ASEAN's largest export destination
Positions flip-flop for 1st time in 6 quarters, following supply chain shift
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China up close
Analysis: Xi Jinping's Belt and Road leaves Malaysia with a 'ghost' island
Forest City project in Johor remains in limbo as Beijing prepares for key meeting