Malaysia opens its state funds to startups Noor Amy Ismail, an analyst asked by the Malaysian government to assess the local VC scene in 2023, said she studied South Korea’s 2014 tech drive for …
Malaysia’s property bubble: A wake up call
For generations, Malaysians have lived by an unwavering belief: Buy property. It never depreciates. This axiom has been deeply ingrained, marketed as an infallible shield against inflation, a tangible …
Asean’s new dawn: Malaysia and the rise of Timor-Leste
Timor-Leste’s accession to Asean marks a pivotal moment for the region and holds particular significance for Malaysia as we chair the bloc this year. As the last remaining South-East Asian nation …
Malaysia unveils 100 ringgit handout, fuel subsidy in bid to calm cost-of-living anger
All Malaysians aged 18 and over will receive a one-off payment next month, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced on Wednesday.
Malaysia’s durian exports surge 256pc in five years, set to hit RM1.5b in 2025, says Mat Sabu
The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (KPKM) expects Malaysia’s durian exports to exceed RM1.5 billion this year, following strong demand …
Anwar’s ‘Reformasi’ reversal? Malaysia’s judicial bulwark faces a familiar siege
Once a victim of Malaysia’s politicised courts, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim now stands accused of undermining judicial independence.
Thailand says it agrees in principle with Malaysian ceasefire proposal
Thailand’s foreign ministry said on Friday it agrees in principle with a Malaysian proposal for a ceasefire between Thai and Cambodian forces and will consider the plan, but that it must be based on “appropriate on-the-ground conditions”.
Bitget Strengthens Regional Presence at Malaysia Blockchain Week 2025
Malaysia Blockchain Week 2025 served as a timely stage for Bitget to reinforce its global leadership while celebrating Southeast Asia’s role in Web3 adoption. From shaping cross-border payment …
Thailand’s PTTEP buys full control in offshore gas block from Chevron for $450 million
Thai oil and gas giant PTT Exploration and Production (PTTEP) has acquired full ownership of Block A-18 in the Malaysia–Thailand Joint Development Area (MTJDA) in a $450 million transaction with …
Why Uzbekistan Partnered with the BRICS+
At the seventeenth BRICS+ Summit in Brazil this July, Uzbekistan was granted official partner country status—alongside nations such as Kazakhstan, Nigeria, and Malaysia—marking a milestone in its …