In election mode, Najib bids to shine online As Malaysia enters an election season, the long ruling Barisan Nasional (BN) coalition is fast bidding to burnish its online image through a new web portal, therakyat.com, […]
Perdana Petroleum’s unit bags RM41m contract from DESB Perdana Petroleum Bhd’s wholly owned subsidiary, Perdana Nautika Sdn Bhd, has entered into four time charter party agreements with Dayang Enterprise Sdn Bhd (DESB) for the supply […]
Malaysian stocks surge to two-year highs on foreign fund flows, election bets Malaysian stocks jumped to more-than-two-year highs, powered by surging foreign fund inflows and expectations surrounding national elections. — Nikkei Asian Review 2017 — […]
Malaysia opposition names Mahathir, 92, as PM candidate Malaysia’s opposition coalition on Sunday named 92-year old former premier Mahathir Mohamad as its prime ministerial candidate for a general election. — Bangkok Post Malaysia: Axiata shares […]
Najib election battle seen as key for Malaysia as economy booms Malaysia faces higher interest rates, currency risks and a contentious election battle in 2018 that will test Prime Minister Najib Razak’s grip on power. […]
Samling is said to prepare $250m IPO for Bentley dealer Samling Group, the Malaysian timber giant, is planning an initial public offering of its automotive operations that could raise more than 1 billion ringgit ($250 […]
Malaysian palm oil price climbs on strong exports Malaysian palm oil futures rose more than 1 percent on Tuesday evening, tracking related edible oils and supported by improving export demand. — The Star Online Malaysia: […]
Customs fraud cost Malaysia $823m Malaysia has lost over RM2.5 billion (S$823 million) in revenue to customs fraud over the last three years. — The Straits Times Myanmar to release jailed Singaporean, Malaysian journalists A […]
UK firms eye rail jobs in Malaysia THE UK’s engineering consultants are tendering and hopeful of clinching highly-skilled and specialised rail job packages in Malaysia. — New Straits Times Malaysia has lowest poverty rate in […]
Australian Maria Exposto faces death penalty if convicted of drug trafficking in Malaysia A 54-year-old Australian woman could be sentenced to death if convicted of drug trafficking by a Malaysian court today. — ABC News […]
Complicit partners: Who Controls The UMNO–PAS Consortium? Malaysia’s fourteenth general elections are looming. This time, almost unprecedentedly, they will see the two great Malay political parties — the United Malays National Organisation (UMNO) and the […]
China’s Belt and Road Initiative opens up opportunities for Chinese firms to expand here, says Citi Malaysia The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) will open new opportunities for more investors from China to expand their […]