SoftBank reportedly plans $50 billion tech investment in Malaysia
Masayoshi Son, chairman and chief executive officer of SoftBank Group Corp., speaks during the Future Investment Initiative (FII)…
Israelis barred from FIDE chess competition due to Malaysia entry restrictions
The World Amateur Chess Championship, organized by the International Chess Federation (FIDE), is scheduled to take place from…
World Bank raises East Asia growth outlook to 4.5%, flags AI risks
South Korea has found increased attempts to disguise foreign products as Korean exports, primarily from China, to avoid…
Malaysian palm oil stockpiles balloon to record on output surge
Palm oil inventories in Malaysia likely swelled to a record last month, buffering supplies of the world’s most-used…
Malaysia’s manufacturing momentum cools in September, but hiring and price relief hold steady
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 — Malaysia’s manufacturing sector experienced a mild loss of momentum in September as client…
Former gambling advocate in Malaysia now drives Grab after racking up RM1m debt, Malaysia News
A Malaysian internet celebrity once known online as “Genting’s little queen” and famous for promoting gambling is now…
In Focus | As the US weighs restrictions on cloud computing, how will China’s AI sector adapt?
When Chinese artificial intelligence developers want to train their next-generation frontier models, they all face the same daunting…
Elderly care can consume most of family’s income as public support falls short | Opinion
CARING for an ageing parent can cost a Malaysian household thousands of ringgit a month, with private care…
Malaysia detains Israel-bound cargo in tightening of shipping oversight
Malaysian authorities have halted additional shipments bound for Israel at Tanjung Pelepas Port, one of the country’s largest…
In Focus | What’s a Northern Metropolis-like project doing in Malaysia? Lessons for Hong Kong?
Deep in the southern border zone of Johor, Malaysia, separated from Singapore by a narrow strait, a steady…
Foreign businesses fuel demand for prime locations in Kuala Lumpur
LOCAL BUSINESSES FEEL THE PRESSURE Competition from businesses willing to pay higher rents has raised landlords’ expectations of…
Malaysia retail growth slows to 2.5pc in Q2, but Budi95 and other subsidies sustain household demand
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 9 — Malaysia’s expanded fuel subsidy programmes and targeted cash handouts have helped cushion consumers…