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Malaysia economy
Malaysia to Sign Free Trade Pact with UAE in June, Official Says
By Sebastian Strangio
The country is on track to becoming the fifth nation, and the third in Southeast Asia, to sign a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement with Abu Dhabi.
Controversial Billionaire and Malaysian State Leader Is Laid to Rest
By Luke Hunt
The Bruno Manser Fund wants Taib Mahmud's assets and bank accounts frozen.
Why Malaysia’s Pharmaniaga Is In Financial Trouble
By James Guild
And why its troubles might be short-lived.
With 2024 Budget, Malaysia Gets Serious About Taxes
By James Guild
The budget sends a clear message: that Malaysia is looking to pivot away from oil and gas as a major source of state revenue.
Targeting the Economy, Malaysia’s PM Announces Cabinet Reshuffle
By Sebastian Strangio
The move comes after a turbulent year for Anwar Ibrahim and his unity government.
Why the Malaysian State Is Taking Firmer Control Over Boustead Holdings
By James Guild
The group, which is majority owned by a pension fund for the Malaysian Armed Forces, has been sustaining heavy losses for years.
Malaysia Flags Ban on Export of Rare Earth Minerals
By Sebastian Strangio
As with similar recent restrictions in Indonesia, the goal is to stimulate the development of a domestic processing industry.
How Serious Is Malaysia About a Clean Energy Transition?
By James Guild
Anwar Ibrahim's government has announced an ambitious transition plan, but it will take some effort to wean the country off fossil fuels.
Mr. Musk Goes to Malaysia
By James Guild
Tesla sees some Southeast Asian countries as promising markets for its electric vehicles, and others as possible sites for producing them.
2022 Was a Good Year for Petronas
By James Guild
Malaysia's state-owned energy giant has benefited from the global spike in oil and gas prices, but its long-term future is less certain.
What China’s RM 170 Billion Investment Commitment Means for Malaysia
By James Guild
Does the recent eye-popping investment pledge from Beijing stack up against the country's recent economic history?
Indonesia and Malaysia Saw Strong Economic Growth in 2022
By James Guild
Last year saw several Southeast Asian economies bounce back from the distortions and restrictions of the COVID-19 pandemic.