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The country’s cheap engineering labour is becoming less differentiated, and AI is accelerating that change.

Why ‘cheaper’ no longer wins development deals for Vietnam

2026-09-19T03:15:00.000Z
Najib Razak was found guilty of corruption relating to the embezzlement of billions of dollars linked to 1MDB.

Malaysia king permits ex-PM Najib Razak to serve remainder of term under house arrest

2026-09-18T13:31:07.000Z
The combined mining quotas of Bayan and Haji Isam’s Jhonlin Group, a coal producer, would place him above industry giants like Glencore.

Indonesian tycoon creates coal mining giant with 30% Bayan stake deal

2026-09-18T11:00:11.000Z
“I can say confidently the government said we never said anything like that,” said Tony Fernandes, co-founder of South-east Asia’s largest low-cost carrier.

‘We do not need rescue’: AirAsia's Fernandes denies reports on Malaysian government seeking rivals’ help

2026-09-18T08:56:50.000Z
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
AirAsia had fallen behind on payments to suppliers and has asked for deferrals on at least a dozen planes, Bloomberg reported in June.

Cash-strapped AirAsia takes unusual step of unloading new planes

2026-09-18T03:00:16.000Z

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