International relations
Singapore PM Wong 'open' to discussing high-speed rail plan with Malaysia
New leader meets with Anwar in his first overseas trip since May inauguration
Life
Travel focuses on new holy grail: 'sleepcations'
Growing tourism trend offers answer to a silent global epidemic
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International relations
Anwar slams 'misperception' Malaysia tilting to one superpower
Prime minister calls such speculation 'counterproductive'
Health Care
Major Malaysian hospital orders Japanese 'wearable cyborg'
Neuro-robotics rehab using HAL could usher in new healthcare era
Interview
Mahathir warns of looming 'third world war' amid rising tensions
Former Malaysian PM blames aggressive U.S. leadership as escalating conflicts
Semiconductors
Malaysia to train 60,000 engineers in bid to become chip hub
Government to allocate $5.3bn in new National Semiconductor Strategy
Food & Beverage
Japanese firms 'reimport' items originally developed for Asian markets
Sodas, noodles prove popular among domestic consumers too
The Future of Asia 2024
Mahathir says Beijing 'can claim' South China Sea, no need for war
Malaysia's ex-leader urges ASEAN to stay neutral, eyes possible Trump return in U.S.
Interview
Malaysia's Anwar to push ASEAN as 'cohesive force' against regional tensions
Economy will be priority during 2025 chairmanship of the 10-member bloc
The Future of Asia 2024
Malaysia's Anwar says U.S. 'not using all its might' to stop Gaza crisis
PM says Asia should not be dragged into 'Cold War' between Washington and Beijing
Business trends
Malaysian rubber glove makers gain on Biden's new China tariffs
Shares surge amid expectations for eased pressure from Chinese rivals
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Economy
Malaysia's GDP grew 4.2% in Q1, fastest in a year
Robust consumption and export recovery help lift economy
Telecommunication
Malaysia's Axiata seeks Indonesia telecom merger with Sinar Mas unit
Proposal would create 'stronger' service provider amid fierce competition
Automobiles
Malaysia overtakes Thailand as ASEAN's second-biggest auto market
Sales tax exemptions boost demand for national cars Perodua and Proton
Opinion
Japan cannot make CO2 disappear just by exporting it
Plans for overseas storage must involve taking permanent responsibility
Interview
Malaysia aims to lure overseas venture capital to spur startups
Economy minister says such funding is key to sector's development
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Finance
ASEAN banks grapple with uncertain U.S. Fed interest rate cuts
From loan stresses to payouts, lenders manage murky financing prospects
Opinion
Truth of Malaysian court ruling on Shariah laws is being twisted
Successful challenge to state legislation could ultimately backfire
Business trends
Malaysia's KFC closes over 100 stores amid consumer boycott
Indonesia's Starbucks operator suffers loss as sentiment against U.S. worsens
Technology
Microsoft announces $2.2bn cloud and AI investment in Malaysia
CEO Nadella doubles down on Southeast Asia after stops in Indonesia and Thailand
Environment
Malaysia and Japan test recycling dead palm trees into biofuel
Palm oil industry looks to lessen carbon footprint tied to decaying trunks
Announcements
Nikkei Group Asia and Sunway University to establish a cooperative relationship
Two parties will further development of student education in Asia
Startups
Malaysian chip-focused venture fund to invest in over 10 startups
Blue Chip founder says $209m fund helps country's semiconductor industry
Defense
Ten killed as two Malaysian military helicopters collide
Navy says midair accident took place in western state of Perak on Tuesday morning
Startups
Malaysia rolls out 'Golden Pass' to lure unicorns and VC firms
New schemes offer exempted work visa fees, tax benefits and more