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.
Malaysia banks signal caution despite resilient Q1 results
Their asset quality remains healthy, though they are watching for signs of slower credit demand ahead
The next phase of South-east Asia’s energy transition: Fixing the grid
Renewables are growing fast, but the region’s push to boost green power hinges on upgrading ageing infrastructure
The tourism tug-of-war – concerts, cash and culture wars in Malaysia
The industry is booming again, but so are tensions over culture and identity
Japanese mid-sized firms flocking to South-east Asia for growth
Overseas expansion is no longer optional given shrinking growth at home, says an M&A consultant
Johor property old hand KSL readies family handover amid market boom
The Khoo family’s younger members take on larger roles ahead of at least RM3.8 billion in launches this year
Malayan Flour Mills to invest RM100 million to expand capacity in Vietnam, Malaysia
The northern Vietnam expansion will increase milling capacity from 2,000 to 2,500 tonnes daily
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