When Austrian electronics manufacturer AT&S began considering Malaysia for its next-generation substrate plant in 2020, Penang appeared the obvious destination. But there was one problem: there was not enough land. The company
When Austrian electronics manufacturer AT&S began considering Malaysia for its next-generation substrate plant in 2020, Penang appeared the obvious destination. But there was one problem: there was not enough land. The company
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Malaysia’s Chinese-backed Forest City development is facing renewed scrutiny after police uncovered an alleged scam operation employing hundreds of foreign nationals and authorities ordered the closure of a US-founded technology community. According
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A fierce family conflict at the heart of one of Malaysia’s most powerful corporate dynasties has escalated into a full-scale boardroom and courtroom battle, paralysing decision-making at Cahya Mata Sarawak and casting
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Malaysia has taken a decisive stand against becoming a destination for the world’s discarded electronics, announcing an immediate ban on e-waste imports as officials confront the immense challenge of policing millions of
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According to a spokesperson from the nation’s finance ministry, Malaysia has approached debt arrangers with a request for proposals, marking the first step toward a potential dollar bond issuance. The government said
More Malaysia will double the minimum salary requirements for expatriate employment visas in June, marking the first major overhaul of the scheme in nearly a decade as the government seeks to safeguard job
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A Malaysian high court on Friday found former Prime Minister Najib Razak guilty on multiple charges linked to the multibillion-dollar 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) corruption scandal, marking another major legal blow for
More Malaysia’s economy unexpectedly accelerated in the third quarter of 2025, with gross domestic product rising 5.2% year-on-year, according to advance estimates from the Department of Statistics released Friday. The pace of growth
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Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to an immediate and unconditional ceasefire, following five days of deadly clashes along their disputed border that have killed at least 35 people and displaced over 260,000.
More Malaysia is pushing to lower incoming U.S. tariffs set to take effect on August 1, but negotiations remain fraught as Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s government resists several key demands from Washington, Bloomberg
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Editor’s Note: As Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad marks his 100th birthday, we take a moment to reflect on the wisdom of a statesman whose legacy spans generations. In this exclusive interview, Malaysia’s
More The recent dismantling of a recruitment and fundraising network linked to the Islamic State (IS) in Malaysia, predominantly involving Bangladeshi migrant workers, has shattered any lingering sense of complacency in both Southeast
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French President Emmanuel Macron began a high-stakes diplomatic tour of Asia on Sunday, with stops in Vietnam, Indonesia, and Singapore aimed at bolstering France’s presence in the region through new partnerships in
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In a landmark decision, the United Nations’ International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) has ruled that Russia is responsible for the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 over eastern Ukraine in 2014, a
More Malaysia is preparing to strengthen its regulations on semiconductor shipments following pressure from the United States, which is concerned that high-end Nvidia chips may be making their way to China despite strict
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