Malaysia

Iran allowing Malaysian vessels to pass in Hormuz, PM Anwar says after talks with regional leaders

Malaysia keeps oil subsidies while acting to shield the economy from potential supply disruptions

The consolidation between Sunway and IJM would combine 2,300 hectares of land, RM118.1 billion in gross development value and a potential RM13 billion construction order book into a single platform.

Sunway shareholders grant 99.97% approval for IJM takeover as deadline nears

With near-total support, the focus shifts to remaining government-linked fund decisions

Malaysia’s monthly subsidy bill for petrol and diesel has jumped to RM3.2 billion from RM700 million previously.

Malaysia plans to cut subsidised fuel quota, The Edge says

The country has enough petroleum products to last through at least May

The Johor state government is becoming more selective in data centre investment, signalling a shift towards high-quality, more efficient developments.

Johor-Singapore SEZ could draw more tech giant interest as Middle East data centre attacks prompt rethink

As geopolitical risks push hyperscalers to diversify, Johor could emerge as a viable alternative hub

The move signals Malaysia’s return to the dollar debt market as it bets on improved investor appetite for emerging-market sovereign bonds.

Malaysia said to tap banks for first dollar bond sale since 2021

It has gathered lenders including CIMB Group Holdings, HSBC Holdings and JPMorgan Chase, to work on potential issuance

Indonesia and Malaysia are the world’s dominant producers of palm oil.

Malaysia fertiliser producers halt new orders as Iran war drives up prices

The near-closure of Hormuz has choked off a significant share of fertiliser produced in the Middle East

Wing Tai has acquired a 11,092 sq m land parcel in Kuala Lumpur; the deal was completed on Mar 16.

Wing Tai unit buys freehold land in Kuala Lumpur for RM45 million

Following its acquisition, the parcel will be developed into a residential project

U Mobile was previously selected as Malaysia’s second 5G network provider despite being one of the smallest players in the industry.

Malaysia king’s daughter bcomes chairman of telco firm U Mobile

Tun Aminah is also listed as the non-independent non-executive chairman of Berjaya Corp Bhd

About 7 per cent of the world’s semiconductor trade passes through Malaysia, which also accounts for about 13 per cent of global chip assembly, testing and packaging.

Chipmakers in Malaysia monitoring risks from helium supply disruptions: association

[KUALA LUMPUR] Semiconductor firms in Malaysia are monitoring risks from disruptions to helium supplies due to the conflict in the Middle East, though the situation has not caused any operational inte...