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Ashley Seed, chief commercial officer, CMAC
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Turning stables and schools into lifestyle hubs: Malaysia reimagines its old spaces

Rising construction costs and changing tastes are pushing developers to reinvent existing buildings

An illustration of Ipoh Stables Market. The once-disused horse stables at the Perak Turf Club in Malaysia have been repurposed into a nostalgic modern marketplace.
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Amid an emerging market bond sell-off, traders eye attractive Asean moves

Malaysia and Philippine debt could see inflows, but Iran conflict may keep credit conditions fragile

FILE PHOTO: A man walks past the entrance of Central Bank of Malaysia (Bank Negara Malaysia) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, July 31, 2019. REUTERS/Lim Huey Teng/File Photo
epa12825147 A man arranges empty liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders at a gas agency office in Bangalore, India, 16 March 2026. Gas supply concerns have emerged in cities such as Delhi, Mumbai, and Bangalore as the ongoing Middle East conflict disrupts parts of the supply chain in India.  EPA/JAGADEESH NV
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Philippines says Iran assures safe Hormuz passage of its vessels

The guarantee ensures the safety of Filipino seafarers operating in the area and the nation’s energy sources

A "not available" sign is posted on a fuel dispenser at a gas station amid fuel shortages, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Quezon City, Philippines, March 26, 2026. REUTERS/Eloisa Lopez