Malaysia

Malaysia names former judge to head anti-corruption agency after scandals

According to the country’s constitution, the king can appoint heads of key government agencies on the advice of the prime minister

"As a trading nation, Indonesia supports freedom of navigation and expects open sea lanes," Indonesia's Foreign Minister Sugiono said on Thursday in Jakarta.

Indonesia rules out levies for Malacca Strait ship transits

The Strait of Malacca is one of the world’s busiest shipping lanes

Azam Baki’s one-year term is due to end on May 12.

Malaysia’s King says he will choose a new anti-graft chief

The MACC chief commissioner is chosen by the king on the advice of the prime minister

Group CEO of IHH Healthcare Dr Nair says: "In a hospital, even cleaners are critical – without them, the system simply cannot function."
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Once the immediate geopolitical stress fades, investors are expected to rotate back into pro-cyclical, trade-sensitive currencies linked to tech and global growth, says OCBC's Christopher Wong.
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The currency has emerged as a beacon of regional stability, shielding against geopolitical volatility

Johor Chief Minister Onn Hafiz Ghazi (left) and UOB Malaysia CEO Ng Wei Wei at a fireside chat during the JS-SEZ Strategic Forum 2026.

Johor delays JS-SEZ blueprint roll-out for further refinements, targets launch in H1

The state seeks alignment among agencies as cross-border investment gains pace

Malaysia would also consider interim import duty and sales tax exemptions until Dec 31 this year.

Malaysia announces measures to support small businesses impacted by energy crisis

The transition period for implementing e-invoicing will be extended until Dec 31, 2027

Alongside continuing to subsidise fuel, the Malaysian government trimmed fuel quotas in March after Brent crude surged past US$100 a barrel.

Malaysia cautious as war-led inflation to hit later this year

When the costs of production are higher, an impact will be evident, says Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir

Alps Group's Dr Tham Seng Kong says: "The challenge is no longer about developing technology, but ensuring that it can be used by the mass market. The problem is, most people cannot afford it."

Less than six months after Nasdaq debut, Malaysia’s Alps Group pivots to bridge biotech access gap

It is expanding into insurance and education to rebuild valuation and put advanced treatments within reach for more people

Malaysia's CPI had risen 1.4 per cent in February.

Malaysia’s March CPI rises 1.7% on year, matching forecast

[KUALA LUMPUR] Malaysia‘s consumer price index (CPI) rose 1.7 per cent from a year earlier in March, government data showed on Friday. The rise was in line with the 1.7 per cent growth forecast by 13 ...