Tan Ai Leng
MALAYSIA CORRESPONDENT
Tan Ai Leng is Malaysia correspondent at The Business Times, where her reporting encompasses a diverse array of subjects within the country. Her prior experience includes a role at The Edge Malaysia.
Two key allies of Malaysian PM Anwar turn opponents, launch new party
The breakaway renews concerns over whether the prime minister can push through reforms as costs, risks rise
Malaysia economy expands 5.4% in Q1 as Bank Negara warns of tougher outlook
The country is entering a tougher global environment from a ‘position of strength’, says the central bank
Penang looks past hyperscale data centres, doubles down on chips
The northern state shuns the data centre race to focus on its stronger competitive advantages
7 in 10 Malaysian manufacturers see worsening outlook amid Middle East conflict: survey
Depleting inventories, cash-flow strains and rising freight costs are eroding manufacturers’ margins
South-east Asia risks missing global chip boom as fab investments bypass region
Only a handful of new plants planned as region races to move beyond back-end manufacturing
Malaysia’s energy windfall masks a burgeoning ‘two-speed’ economy
While higher oil prices have increased export revenues, businesses face strain from supply disruptions
‘In hospitals, even cleaners are critical’: IHH Group CEO says leadership starts with the people no one sees
Every role matters – empathy, not strategy alone, determines success, says group CEO
Johor delays JS-SEZ blueprint roll-out for further refinements, targets launch in H1
The state seeks alignment among agencies as cross-border investment gains pace
Less than six months after Nasdaq debut, Malaysia’s Alps Group pivots to bridge biotech access gap
It is expanding into insurance and education to rebuild valuation and put advanced treatments within reach for more people
Fuel shock meets faith: Iran war drives up pilgrimage costs for South-east Asian Muslims
Surging oil prices are forcing airlines to balance rising costs with their commitment to transport pilgrims