Malaysia

1MDB theft made Attila the Hun look like ‘choirboy’, judge says

Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim speaks at the Nikkei Forum 'Future of Asia' in Tokyo on Jun 10. In May, he publicly raised the prospect of calling snap polls. 

Upcoming state polls in Johor, Negeri Sembilan a likely preview of Malaysia’s national elections

The Indonesian task force seized around 4.1 million ha of plantations in 2025 for operating illegally in forest areas.

Malaysia’s SD Guthrie working with Indonesia on palm oil plantation seizures: CEO

Beyond state elections, the coalition of Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is also contending with pressures building beneath the surface.
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Malaysia’s stability dividend faces its next test as state elections loom

The shrimp industry accounts for roughly a fifth of Thailand’s seafood exports.

Thailand, Malaysia clash over seafood trade curbs

Competition in the palm oil sector between the two neighbouring countries may intensify in the coming months as Indonesia tightens export controls.

Malaysia palm reserves jump most in five months after sharp drop in exports

Malaysia was looking to procure oil from African countries, Russia and Turkey, among others, Economy Minister Akmal Nasir told reporters.

Malaysia says it is seeking new sources of fuel amid energy crunch

The latest legal hurdle poses a fresh challenge for Tony Fernandes-led Capital A, as it works to pivot towards non-aviation businesses.

Singapore court targets BigPay, Teleport stakes in blow to Tony Fernandes-led Capital A

Among those at the launch of the MY Value Up programme guidebook on Jun 9 were Securities Commission executive chairman Mohammad Faiz Azmi (second from left); Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi (fourth from left); and Bursa Malaysia CEO Fad’l Mohamed (extreme right).

Malaysia’s government-linked funds to invest in firms under MY Value Up programme

The Indonesian government announced late last month it would take control of some key commodity exports in a sweeping overhaul. 

Indonesia asks police to probe hundreds of firms on palm prices