Politics
Malaysia subsidizes rice imports to Sabah and Sarawak
Government also sets local rice price cap, plans distribution to rural areas
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Economy
Malaysia and Thailand GDP outlooks cut as China slows: JCER
Economists also warn that El Nino's swelter will impact India and Indonesia
Business Spotlight
Malaysia aims for chip comeback as Intel, Infineon and more pile in
Country aims to regain semiconductor edge as companies seek supply chain stability
Economy
Malaysia grapples with rice shortage amid global price surge
Government rolls out programs to increase local production
Automobiles
Malaysia creates national auto champion, targeting EV pivot
Sime Darby purchase of UMW unites brands from Toyota to Perodua under its banner
DealStreetAsia
Malaysian wealth startup Versa aims for profitability by 2027
CEO banks on annual doubling in gross transaction volume to meet goal
Climate Change
Japan, Malaysia to discuss carbon storage with aim of 2028 start
Exclusive: Two countries will explore using green fuels to ship CO2 to storage sites
South China Sea
Malaysia PM: China will keep talking over South China Sea claims
Anwar says Chinese premier assured him Beijing will avoid escalation
DealStreetAsia
Malaysian pension fund KWAP launches $107m investment vehicle
Purpose is to target startups, venture capital funds over next 18 to 24 months
Trade
Malaysia to double palm oil exports to China, dodge EU restrictions
The two Asian nations sign infrastructure investment deals worth $4.2bn
Economy
Malaysia PM Anwar seeks economic boost as headwinds strengthen
Experts say rising conservatism could end up denting investor confidence
Trade
Malaysia plans to ban exports of rare earth minerals
Anwar wants 'maximum returns' from critical resources for high-tech sector
China debt crunch
Country Garden's Malaysian project in focus amid contagion worries
$100bn Forest City development is troubled company's biggest overseas project
The Big Story
Inside Malaysia's $15bn battle with the lost Sultanate of Sulu
Hereditary rulers of kingdom in the Philippines see court case as way back to former greatness
DealStreetAsia
Singapore's Antler aims to bring 'unique' value to Malaysia startups
VC company enters country via partnership with sovereign wealth fund
Politics
Malaysia drops corruption charges against deputy prime minister
Anwar Ibrahim's promise to fight graft comes into question
Market Spotlight
Indonesia, Malaysia push biofuel to offset palm oil price downturn
Falling prices hurt companies; risks loom from El Nino and EU deforestation law
Economy
Malaysia unveils $20bn master plan to transform industry by 2030
Anwar government to foot 10% of bill to enhance supply chains and jobs
International relations
Malaysia, India and Taiwan reject China's new territorial map
Indian state and some Malaysian waters now inside 'nine-dash line'
Technology
Singapore data centers look to Malaysia, Indonesia to satisfy demand
Less space, more environment issues push operators into neighbor nations
Retail
Don Quijote spearheads Japan's discount store boom in Asia
Aeon and Kobe Bussan also look to expand in region
Books
Books: Penang in the steps of William Somerset Maugham
Malaysian author Tan Twan Eng comes home to present his latest novel
Energy
Petronas gas project in Canada aims to start exports next year
Malaysian state energy company posts 13% net profit decline in 2023 first half
China debt crunch
Malaysia offers new perks for Country Garden's $100bn project
Break for Forest City plan comes as China developer's financial woes deepen
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