Luxury hotel brand Park Hyatt has marked its debut in Malaysia with the opening of a new property in Kuala Lumpur. The hotel is situated between levels 75 and 114 of the Merdeka 118 skyscraper, …
MOF expects Malaysia’s economy to grow moderately in 2026
Malaysia’s economy is expected to grow at a moderate pace in 2026 amid heightened global trade uncertainties and subdued external demand, said the Ministry of Finance (MoF).
I Took Malaysia’s $30 Business Class Train from Penang to Kuala Lumpur
Experience luxury on a budget! Join me as I ride Malaysia’s business class train between Penang and Kuala Lumpur for just $30. Comfortable seats, scenic views, and premium service — is it worth it?
Airbnb contributes RM9.2 billion to Malaysia’s economy in 2024 – Survey
Travel in Malaysia is expanding beyond major cities, with more than half of Airbnb guests’ spending in 2024 occurring outside Kuala Lumpur and Selangor.
Firms in Malaysia to boost tech, LNG purchases from US as part of trade deal
Multinational companies in Malaysia will buy equipment from the U.S. worth $150 billion in the next five years for the country’s semiconductor, aerospace and data centre sectors, part of a deal with …
Malaysia’s Central Bank unveils AI financial regulation framework at MyFintech Week 2025
The Central Bank of Malaysia released an AI governance guidelines for financial services, launching 10-week consultation on AI regulation in banking and fintech sectors …
Malaysia’s Central Bank unveils AI financial regulation framework at MyFintech Week 2025
The Central Bank of Malaysia released an AI governance guidelines for financial services, launching 10-week consultation on AI regulation in banking and fintech sectors …
Ant International’s WorldFirst Accelerates SEA Growth with Malaysia MSB Licence
Ant International has obtained approval from Bank Negara Malaysia to carry out business under a Class A Money Services Business licence. The licence will empower Ant International’s WorldFirst—an …
Ant International’s WorldFirst Accelerates SEA Growth with Malaysia MSB Licence
Ant International has obtained approval from Bank Negara Malaysia to carry out business under a Class A Money Services Business licence. The licence will empower Ant International’s WorldFirst—an …
WorldFirst secures Malaysia licence for SME payments
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