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.
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Seven things to know about Malaysia’s sector giants Sunway-IJM RM11 billion merger
The deal will merge two of the country’s leading construction and property firms into one powerhouse valued at nearly RM50 billion
New titan rises as Malaysia’s Sunway makes RM11 billion move on construction bigwig IJM
The merger is set to create an infrastructure powerhouse with a market value of nearly RM50 billion
Indonesia sharpens axe on land clawback, raising stakes for regional palm oil giants
Potential fines may run into billions of dollars if disputed land is ultimately deemed illegal among investors’ concerns
Malaysia’s Boost bets on MSMEs, not hype, in its race to unicorn status
It is eyeing a valuation target of ‘a couple of billion dollars’ within five years
KL-JB ETS rail service rush puts fares under the spotlight
Chinese New Year seats are nearly gone and Hari Raya demand is building, says rail operator KTMB
Former Malaysia PM Muhyiddin quits Perikatan Nasional leadership, triggering shake-up in opposition
Political fallout from Perlis is accelerating leadership changes, testing the coalition’s cohesion and direction
Three years on, Malaysia’s growth buys time for PM Anwar as reforms drag
The divergence is increasingly shaping how investors, policymakers and voters judge his stewardship
Lendlease sells major stakes in Malaysia’s The Exchange TRX to Valiram family for A$400 million
Completion of the deal is targeted for the second half of 2026
Malaysia equities in 2026: Five themes to watch, from infrastructure to IPOs
Analysts say the year ahead could mark a turning point after a subdued 2025
Malaysia’s US trade deal: what it means for SMEs, exporters and manufacturers
Pact offers improved access for Malaysian exporters and makes US products more affordable for businesses, consumers
