Malaysia

Floods devastate Malaysia’s palm oil harvest with worst output decline in 9 years
[MALAYSIA] Malaysia has witnessed its palm oil harvest suffer the worst decline in nearly a decade. The Southeast Asian nation, the second-largest producer...

Petronas faces survival challenges without job cuts, CEO warns
[MALAYSIA] Malaysia’s state-owned energy giant, Petronas, is facing a critical juncture in its future. The company, which employs nearly 50,000 people, will need...

Ringgit weakens against US Dollar as tariff news boosts greenback
[MALAYSIA] The Malaysian ringgit started the week on a weaker note, opening lower against the US dollar. Market concerns have been raised following...

Bursa Malaysia dips amid US tariff fears
[MALAYSIA] Bursa Malaysia, a key stock exchange in Southeast Asia, has recently experienced a downturn amid rising concerns over fresh tariff threats from...

What is keeping more Malaysian drivers from purchasing EV?
[MALAYSIA] Electric vehicles (EVs) are seen as the future of transportation, with the potential to revolutionize the automotive industry. However, despite growing global...

Ringgit strengthens slightly as Fed considers interest rate cuts
[MALAYSIA] The Malaysian Ringgit (MYR) opened slightly higher against the US Dollar (USD) in early trading on February 7, 2025, as markets anticipate...

FBM KLCI nears 1,600 mark amid positive market outlook
[MALAYSIA] In the recent weeks, Malaysia's stock market has seen a wave of optimism, with the FTSE Bursa Malaysia Kuala Lumpur Composite Index...

Is Southeast Asia ready for DeepSeek?
[ASIA] Southeast Asia is a rapidly developing region, home to diverse cultures, economies, and a rapidly growing tech landscape. As the world continues...

Malaysia labels Trump's plan to relocate Palestinians from Gaza 'ethnic cleansing'
[MALAYSIA] Malaysia has strongly condemned a recent proposal by former US President Donald Trump to relocate Palestinians from Gaza, calling the plan "ethnic...

Malaysian stocks surge as trade fears subside
[MALAYSIA] In recent months, local equities have shown signs of recovery as anxieties surrounding tariffs and trade tensions begin to ease. Investors are...

Malaysia stands firm on Gaza, says PM Anwar
[MALAYSIA] Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim declared that Malaysia will not alter its stance on Gaza, despite mounting international pressure and evolving global dynamics....

Anwar vows to strengthen Malaysia’s trade relations amid global uncertainty
[MALAYSIA] Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has made a bold declaration regarding the future of his country’s trade relations. Rather than waiting for...

The Malaysia-Singapore SEZ may benefit from Trump's tariffs
[ASIA] the evolving trade tensions between the United States and China continue to shape the economic landscape of Southeast Asia. Among the nations...

Malaysians concerned about losing job to AI
[MALAYSIA] As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to advance, it is increasingly affecting various industries worldwide. For many Malaysians, the rise of AI has...

Business loans set to grow 7% in 2025
[MALAYSIA] The Malaysian business landscape is poised for positive growth in 2025, with a forecasted 7% increase in business loan expansion. This uptick...
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