The pilot in command, 53-year-old Captain Zaharie Ahmad Shah from Penang, joined Malaysia Airlines as a cadet pilot in 1981, while the co-pilot, 27-year-old First Officer Fariq Abdul Hamid, was …
Malaysia court finds jailed former leader Najib Razak guilty of abuse of power in biggest 1MDB trial
Jailed former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak was found guilty of abuse of power on Friday in the biggest trial yet in the multibillion-dollar 1MDB scandal, a ruling that could have significant …
What happened to missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370? Five theories evaluated
More than a decade since the aircraft disappeared on 8 March 2014, a fourth search of the seabed will soon be under way …
Malaysia durian price crash: Musang King, Black Thorn, D24 fall to as low as $2.4 per kilogram
Prices of premium and popular durian varieties in Malaysia, including Musang King, Black Thorn and D24, have plummeted to RM10-15 (US$2.4-3.7) per kilogram at the farm gate amid a nationwide glut.
More than a decade after its disappearance, Malaysia to resume search for MH370
Malaysia expects to resume its search for MH370, more than a decade after the plane vanished with 239 aboard. Its disappearance remains one of aviation’s greatest mysteries.
Are Chinese nationals really ‘flocking’ to Malaysia over new visa scheme?
When China announced last year plans to invest 170 billion ringgit (US$35.9 billion) into Malaysia, property players had already started rolling out the red carpet for potential investors and …
Ex Malaysia leader gets 15 years in prison over the 1MDB mega scandal
Malaysia has delivered one of the most consequential corruption verdicts in its history, sending former prime minister Najib Razak to prison for 15 years over his role in the 1MDB financial scandal.
Comparing Malaysia’s Tax and Incentive Regimes Using Business Intelligence
An investor-focused assessment of Malaysia’s tax and incentive regimes, examining how incentives perform across sectors and locations.
Malaysia construction sector outlook brightens on data centers, infrastructure pipeline
KUALA LUMPUR ― Malaysia’s construction sector is expected to see stronger earnings visibility heading into 2026, underpinned by resilient private sector demand, robust data center investments and a …
1MDB: Malaysia’s extraordinary financial scandal
Malaysia’s massive 1MDB corruption scandal allegedly saw top officials loot billions from state funds, splurging on luxury assets worldwide including a Monet painting and even funding a Hollywood …