Malaysia

OPINION

Whose problem? The looming US-Europe divorce is Asia’s headache too

As transatlantic ties fray, a Europe scrambling for self-reliance may prove as ‘me-first’ as the US

Jho Low was charged by US authorities in 2018 but has evaded arrest.

Anwar won’t pardon Jho Low as 1MDB fugitive seeks clemency in US

Any clemency for Low would likely draw a backlash in Malaysia where authorities have spent years pursuing him

Malaysia’s economic growth in Q1 is underpinned by resilient household spending and continued investment activities.

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

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says if European defence suppliers can renege with impunity, their value as strategic partners flies out the window.

Malaysia to seek legal action, compensation in row with Norway over scrapped defence deal

Norway has decided to revoke export approvals for a naval strike missile system intended for six combat ships

State-level minimum purchase thresholds push foreign buyers towards higher-value properties, while consent rules and other restrictions further narrow the pool of homes available to them.

That ‘cheap’ Malaysia condo could cost Singapore buyers far more than they think

A weaker ringgit may boost appeal for foreign buyers, but experts say taxes, financing rules and resale liquidity matter

The subsidised price has remained unchanged at RM1.99 per litre since the Iran war started on Feb 28.

Malaysia mulls further fuel subsidy cuts even as election looms

The move comes as the country faces a sharp increase in fuel subsidy spending

Azam Baki's term as chief commissioner of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) finishes on Tuesday (May 12).

Malaysia’s anti-graft chief ends term amid unresolved probes

Findings of the probe into Azam’s shareholdings once the two investigations are completed

Often dubbed the “Silicon Valley of the East”, Penang handles an estimated 5% per cent of global semiconductor sales.

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

State-owned oil and gas company Petroliam Nasional is in the final stages of securing new suppliers.

Anwar to outline Malaysia oil supply continuity plan

It’s to ensure enough domestic supply to support economic activity

Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said he has reprimanded Meta, and added he considers “legal action as the last option, but we are already close to that last option” .

Malaysia mulls steps against Meta on fake royal accounts

It flagged more than 15,000 fake accounts using the names of 26 royal family members