MALAYSIA GE

Strong mandate raises expectations for investment boom to translate to better jobs and broader gains

But analysts think the weakness is a correction rather than the beginning of a depreciation trend

Early elections could sync federal and state votes, helping the government slash election costs

MALAYSIANS in six states headed to the polls on Saturday (Aug 12) in regional elections seen as a major test of support for Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s nine-month old administration.

Less than a year since taking power, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and his economic reform agenda will soon be put to the test during Malaysia’s first statewide elections under his unity government.

MALAYSIAN political parties supporting Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Friday (Dec 16) signed a cooperation pact promising to ensure stability, ahead of a confidence vote on the premier next week.

MANY Malaysians were glad to see veteran politician Anwar Ibrahim finally securing the top job after 24 years of waiting. Now all eyes are on how the new prime minister will set the country’s directio...

Malaysia Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim appointed himself as finance minister as he looks to help sustain a fragile post-pandemic recovery with the economy bracing for a slowdown next year.

UOB Kay Hian on Tuesday (Nov 29) remained bullish on Malaysia’s casino industry but is neutral on number forecast operators (NFOs) due to a lack of mid to long-term growth prospects.