Tan Ai Leng

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.

The ringgit has weakened in spite of robust domestic fundamentals, including stronger trade data and steady inflation.

Ringgit sinks to seven-month low despite record bond inflows as Fed fears dominate

Malaysia's MY Value Up programme is initially targeting 88 of Bursa Malaysia’s largest listed companies.

Chasing global capital: South-east Asia markets turn to ‘value up’ reforms

AirAsia X warns that rising airport charges may undermine tourism growth across South-east Asia.

AirAsia X boosts flights, lowers fares as fuel price drops

Vincent Tan, founder of Berjaya Group, has reduced his holdings in multiple companies within the group.

Malaysian tycoon Vincent Tan’s sell-downs point to pruning rather than an exit plan

The latest legal hurdle poses a fresh challenge for Tony Fernandes-led Capital A, as it works to pivot towards non-aviation businesses.

Singapore court targets BigPay, Teleport stakes in blow to Tony Fernandes-led Capital A

Among those at the launch of the MY Value Up programme guidebook on Jun 9 were Securities Commission executive chairman Mohammad Faiz Azmi (second from left); Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi (fourth from left); and Bursa Malaysia CEO Fad’l Mohamed (extreme right).

Malaysia’s government-linked funds to invest in firms under MY Value Up programme

Six of the 10 Bursa Malaysia-listed banks recorded growth in revenue and profit in the first quarter.

Malaysia banks signal caution despite resilient Q1 results

Surging demand from data centres, electric vehicles and green industrial parks is placing unprecedented strain on power systems.

The next phase of South-east Asia’s energy transition: Fixing the grid

The Rain Rave Water Music Festival in Kuala Lumpur drew criticism from conservative groups as not reflecting Malaysia’s identity.
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The tourism tug-of-war – concerts, cash and culture wars in Malaysia

A view of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Japanese companies typically use the market as a manufacturing and production hub.

Japanese mid-sized firms flocking to South-east Asia for growth