Malaysia

THE FINANCIAL HUB RACE

Malaysia’s strongest card in multi-hub push could be Islamic finance

2026-08-26T23:00:00.000Z
“We will take action starting today,” Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said, without revealing much details. 

Malaysia to regulate e-commerce platforms following complaints

2026-08-26T13:18:36.000Z
Datasonic holds contracts to supply passports and IDs to the government until the end of 2032. The agreements are collectively worth about RM2.46 billion.

Malaysia rules out US$1.9 billion takeover of passport supplier

2026-08-23T02:48:38.000Z
Rafizi Ramli is building his new Parti Bersama Malaysia as an alternative for voters disillusioned by Anwar’s unfulfilled reform promises.

Anwar’s one-time ally turns rival with new Malaysia party

2026-08-22T01:26:21.000Z
Frasers Property Singapore CEO Soon Su Lin (centre, left) and Tan & Tan Developments CEO Tan Yee Seng (centre, right) at the signing ceremony for the mixed project.

Frasers Property partners Malaysia’s Tan & Tan to develop 5-ha mixed project in Petaling Jaya

2026-08-21T08:20:11.000Z
Technology and construction stocks are poised to be key sector beneficiaries as Malaysia undertakes the FBM KLCI overhaul.

FBM KLCI to expand to 50 stocks as Malaysia cuts reliance on banking overweights

2026-08-21T06:40:22.000Z
Johor is home to a special economic zone jointly developed by Malaysia and Singapore and launched in 2025.

Johor nets US$1.2 billion in investment bids after Singapore visit, says state’s chief minister

2026-08-21T06:19:52.000Z
Genting attributed the higher quarterly revenue to its plantation business, as well as leisure and hospitality operations in Singapore and Malaysia.

Malaysia’s Genting posts Q2 net loss despite 14% rise in revenue

2026-08-20T13:19:23.000Z
A vessel at Tanjung Belungkor ferry terminal in Johor. The terminal has been proposed as the Malaysian end of a Johor-Batam RoRo service.

Johor-Batam truck ferry service still in limbo as Indonesia eyes mid-2027 launch

2026-08-20T07:14:59.000Z
A container ship docked at Tanjung Pelepas Port in Gelang Patah, Malaysia, June 29, 2026.

Malaysia’s July exports jump 38% on year, higher than forecast

2026-08-20T04:28:55.000Z