Malaysia

Chairman of Malaysia's IJM Corp detained in anti-graft probe

The arrest happened at the agency’s headquarters following a raid on the suspect’s home

Burse Malaysia CEO Fad’l Mohamed expects some large listings to come through in the technology space in 2026 and beyond, with "very strong" interest by foreign companies to list in Kuala Lumpur.

Malaysia to focus on larger IPOs in 2026, bourse chief says

A priority is to ‘build market vibrancy through various means’, he adds

Malaysia's newly minted Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir says his priority is not about "undoing what came before", but making sure good policies are delivered.

Malaysia’s 10-year chip design goal is facing ‘ultimate test’: economy minister

The government is experimenting with new frameworks to help Malaysian firms move into chip design and higher-value activities

The tariffs are expected to start from Feb 13 and will be in place for 120 days, the ministry said in the statement.

Vietnam to impose temporary anti-dumping tariffs on colourless float glass from Indonesia, Malaysia

No public data on colourless float glass imports is available on the website of Vietnam Customs

Quick commerce allows food delivery platforms to give riders more jobs outside the lunch and dinner rushes.

In S-E Asia, can quick commerce become a key growth driver for food delivery platforms?

This approach improves rider utilisation rates and could catalyse subscription services

Mohd Noorazam Osman, CEO of the Iskandar Regional Development Authority, says that the JS-SEZ should not be seen as a Johor-only play. There is broader opportunity to build a corridor effect.

Malaysian agency eyes pilot scheme to fast-track clearance for aviation parts in JS-SEZ

This is part of efforts to prevent execution delays of projects in the economic zone

A patrol boat inspected the tankers for anchoring without permission and carrying out illegal ship-to-ship transfer activities.

Malaysia seizes US$129.9 million in crude oil from tankers suspected of illegally transferring oil

The waters off Malaysia are known as a regular site for illegal ship-to-ship transfers

The central bank says while it will continue to ensure “orderly conditions” in the foreign exchange market, “the ringgit is market-determined.”

Malaysian Central Bank rejects using ringgit to help exports

It says strong growth and ongoing reforms provide support for the ringgit

Petronas said that key projects such as Belud, Kurma Manis and Sepat will play a pivotal role in meeting production targets.

Petronas to beef up exploration and production in next three years

This includes maintaining domestic output at close to two million barrels of oil equivalent a day between 2026 and 2028

Strengthening economic fundamentals are proving to be more durable tailwinds for the currency, which has climbed to its strongest level since 2018.

Ringgit owes its surge to forces well beyond US dollar’s weakness

The currency has already climbed more than 3% in January