Transportation
Malaysia revives 'ambitious' high-speed rail plan amid hurdles
China Railway Construction, Hyundai unit among companies showing interest
Economy
Energy
EU official praises green energy push by Malaysia's Sarawak
Bloc commits to mobilize $10.8bn for ASEAN sustainable projects
Transportation
Malaysia to let foreign vessels repair undersea cables
Minister says exemption to standard ban will be permanent, eyeing boost to digital sector
Currencies
Malaysia's Anwar says ringgit is 'concerning' but 'under control'
Currency trades near low hit during Asian Financial Crisis in 1998
Datawatch
Aging Southeast Asia grapples with weak social safety nets
State pensions cover less than 30% of working-age population in some countries
Economy
Singapore, Thailand and more hand out cash to ease inflation pain
SE Asia governments focus on public support while critics warn of fiscal strain
Economy
Malaysia's annual GDP misses target at 3.7% amid weak exports
Central bank blames 'external environment' as Q4 growth slows to 3%
Currencies
Thai baht, Malaysian ringgit sink to three-month lows against dollar
Emerging nation central banks balk at rate cuts to defend currencies
Supply Chain
Taiwan's PSA aims to tap server demand boom via Southeast Asia
Supplier's new Malaysian plant to begin shipping in mid-2024
Economy
Asia develops an appetite for degrowth 'doughnut economics'
Movement pushes measures of education, health and the environment over GDP
Technology
Malaysia seeks place in EV ecosystem with battery development
Scientist leading effort says 'boat has sailed' on manufacturing electric cars
Economy
Malaysia exempts unit trusts from capital gains tax
Exemption also includes taxes on foreign-sourced income, effective Jan. 1
Interview
Malaysia wants to make Johor 'new engine of growth'
Economy minister hopes special economic zone with Singapore boosts tech, renewables
International relations
Singapore and Malaysia to launch QR code border clearance
Neighbors sign agreement on Johor economic zone to boost growth
Economy
Singapore, Malaysia to raise consumption tax amid inflation fears
Southeast Asia balances fiscal needs against uncertain economy in 2024
Comment
How Malaysia is finding its way out of the middle-income trap
It has taken the slow but steady route while addressing an ethnic incongruity
Coronavirus
Malaysia and Singapore put guard up as COVID cases surge
Southeast Asia asks public to mask up and get vaccinated as travel season begins
Interview
Malaysia's Anwar pushes for local currency transactions in trade
Country looks to 'gradually' reduce dollar dependency to avoid forex risks
Interview
Malaysia's Anwar slams 'hypocrisy' over Gaza crisis
Prime minister reiterates call for humanitarian cease-fire in Israel-Hamas war
Economy
Malaysia plans new wage scheme for low-income workers
'Progressive' model targets small business, but effectiveness questioned
Economy
Malaysia to offer visa-free entry to China and India nationals to boost economy
Arrangement starts in December, also applies to Gulf state travelers
Companies
Japan's Marubeni to push Osaji cosmetics brand in Southeast Asia
Trading house weighs sales at Thailand's Karmarts, Malaysia's Ainz & Tulpe
International relations
ASEAN must pursue technology in ties with Japan, expert says
Malaysian think tank director suggests cooperation beyond trade, business
Health Care
Malaysia's Penang lures medical tourists from Indonesia
Geographic proximity, linguistic similarities, quality and costs among advantages
Asia Insight
Anwar struggles to boost Malaysian economy a year after victory
Rising food prices and weak currency hamper prime minister's reform plans