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TRX is KL’s premier onshore financial district, designed to cluster leading banks, tech innovators, professional services and top-tier talent.

TRX and Labuan IBFC join forces to boost Malaysia’s regional financial ambitions

2026-09-18T08:11:37.000Z
Indonesia’s finance minister Suahasil Nazara reiterated his commitment to abide by the legislated fiscal deficit ceiling of 3% of GDP.

Indonesia’s new finance minister touts policy continuity, keeps deficit outlook

2026-09-18T07:46:14.000Z
A farmer from West Kalimantan whose plot was damaged after a fire in the neighbouring land spread to the area.
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No smoke without fire: Smallholders’ view from ground zero of the haze

2026-09-18T06:00:00.000Z
Higher crude oil prices can increase Malaysia’s fuel-subsidy costs.

Five ways US$100 oil cuts both ways for Malaysia

2026-09-18T05:17:13.000Z
Overall energy use is also expected to rise, supported by electronics exports, public investment and domestic consumption.

Thailand power demand growth set for nine-year high on AI boom

2026-09-18T03:23:43.000Z