A RM11 billion takeover battle is testing Malay economic clout. Malaysia PM Anwar now holds all the cards
A Sunway-IJM merger would create a top 10 largest entity on the local bourse
Malaysia’s king warns graft agency among those on his ‘radar’
‘Be careful, those in the Royal Malaysia Police, Immigration Department, Royal Malaysian Customs Department and many more,’ he says
Thailand raises growth outlook in boost to new government
GDP in the three months through December rises 2.5% from a year earlier
Malaysia’s surprise growth surge spurs 2026 forecast upgrades
The country has emerged as one of South-east Asia’s outperformers in 2025
Indonesian nickel giant Vale digs deeper into battery-grade nickel
World’s second-largest nickel miner is investing US$9 billion to make EV battery materials even as iron-based packs go mainstream
Prabowo fury on market rout shows growing divisions in Indonesia
The president was unaware of the issues flagged by MSCI
Crowds of black-clad Malaysians protest against anti-graft chief
Event marks biggest street protest since rally in October to demand government act against Israel over its hostilities in Gaza
Malaysia’s Cabinet orders probe into anti-graft chief Azam
He says he is fully open to being investigated and has nothing to hide
Indonesia to push ahead with free meals scheme despite ‘extraordinary’ campaign against it, Prabowo says
Investors are expressing concerns about his big spending plans, which includes the scheme
Thailand’s election winner Bhumjaithai seals coalition deal with Pheu Thai
“We will work together as a government and manage the country so we can do good things for the country,” says Anutin Charnvirakul
