Malaysia’s stock exchange opens at lowest level since Nov 2011
KUALA LUMPUR, Mar 2, 2020, Bernama. Bursa Malaysia extended its losses to open lower today…
Malaysia
Malaysia is an economy of 31 million people and is one of the 12 founding APEC members. In 1989 Malaysia’s real GDP stood at USD 75 billion, and its real per capita GDP was USD 4,200. By 2016, its GDP more than quadrupled at 344 billion, while its per capita GDP more than doubled at USD 11,000.
Malaysia, India aim to repair ties
NEW DELHI, Mar 2, 2020, VNA. Malaysia and India will work on improving ties that…
Malaysia’s ruling party to nominate Mahathir Mohamad as PM again instead of Anwar Ibrahim
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 29, 2020, Malay Mail. PKR president Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has met…
US-ASEAN summit postponed on virus fears
WASHINGTON D.C., Feb 29, 2020, Bangkok Post. The United States has decided to postpone a…
Malaysia’s Agong summons Speaker to palace again over special sitting of Parliament
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 28, 2020, Malay Mail. Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Mohamad Ariff Md…
[Analytics] The European Commission’s palm oil conundrum
With new regulatory changes now taking place on the basis of the EU’s Renewable Energy…
Mahathir confirms no candidate has majority as PM, Parliament to decide at next sitting
PUTRAJAYA, Feb 27, 2020, The Straits Times. Malaysia’s interim Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has revealed…
[Analytics] Myanmar, India give better ties a fighting chance
Myanmar President Win Myint’s February 26-29 state visit to India may appear on the diplomatic…
[Analytics] Islamic finance in Southeast Asia
The global Islamic finance market is growing moderately, because of the strong investments in the…
Indonesian military chief visits quarantine site of 188 Indonesians
JAKARTA, Feb 27, 2020, ANTARA. Indonesian Defense Forces (TNI) Commander Air Chief Marshall Hadi Tjahjanto…
Mahathir Mohamad back as Bersatu political party chairman days after resigning
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27, 2020, Malay Mail. Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has resumed his post…
US embassy raises ‘critical’ coronavirus concerns with Indonesia
JAKARTA, Feb 26, 2020, SMH. US diplomats have expressed concerns to top Indonesian government officials…