Malaysia

Malaysia’s Anwar on defensive as ally turns into major rival

2026-08-04T01:44:19.000Z
Malaysia’s emergence as an AI manufacturing hub marks a turnaround for a country that not too long ago was better known for the multibillion-dollar 1MDB scandal.

AI and chips are turning Malaysia into Asia’s growth standout

2026-08-03T02:27:06.000Z
Lynas has faced political scrutiny in Malaysia since unveiling a four-year deal to supply the US military.

Malaysia mulls easing rare-earth export curbs to meet demand

2026-08-03T01:06:15.000Z
Veteran Ismail Lasim, who has been an Umno assemblyman since 1999, being sworn in as Negeri Sembilan chief minister on Aug 2 after PH lost the state a day earlier.
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Malaysia keeps voting for change. Is Anwar’s Pakatan Harapan running out of time to deliver?

2026-08-03T00:21:22.000Z
Annie Low runs Shuu Patisserie, a European cottage-inspired bakery located in Taman Abad in Johor Bahru.

From old bungalows to chic cafes: How the RTS is reshaping JB neighbourhoods

2026-08-03T00:15:38.000Z
From left: BN president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi; PN secretary-general Takiyuddin Hassan; and BN Negeri Sembilan chairman Mohamad Hasan.

Anwar’s PH loses Negeri Sembilan as BN claims win together with ally PN

2026-08-02T06:46:49.000Z
Bursa Malaysia is revising its full-year IPO market capitalisation target to RM34 billion from RM28 billion, after a strong first half.

Bursa Malaysia raises IPO goals after strong first-half earnings

2026-07-30T09:29:04.000Z
Above: Formula 1 race day at Sepang International Circuit back in 2012. Malaysia’s return to the Formula 1 calendar in a one-off event gives the country a chance to shine as a destination for sports tourism, business events and international meetings.

Surprise F1 return sends Malaysia travel bookings soaring

2026-07-28T23:00:00.000Z
From left: Daniel Wiedmer, ADB’s director of infrastructure finance (private sector operations department); Khairussaleh Ramli of Maybank; Azmir Merican of Sime Darby Property; Tan Ai Chin of OCBC Malaysia; and Aarne Dimanlig, CGIF’s chief credit risk officer.

Malaysia’s Sime Darby Property launches US$640 million sukuk to fund data centres, logistics assets

2026-07-28T06:30:35.000Z
Malaysia’s economy has outperformed expectations, but politically, Anwar’s wager looks increasingly fragile as support among Malay-Muslim voters remains stubbornly elusive.

UMNO-PAS marriage again? Anwar is staring down the barrel of a rekindled Malay unity pact

2026-07-28T01:00:00.000Z