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Malaysian carriers seek expanded air access to Uzbekistan amid tourism talks
Malaysian airlines are seeking traffic rights that would allow them to operate more flexible routes through Uzbekistan, as interest grows in launching flights to Samarkand and Bukhara, Uzbekistan’s ambassador to Malaysia, Karomiddin Gadoev, has said. Speaking at a...
Vietnam emerging as hub for high-value manufacturing, services: Malaysia-based economist
Vietnam’s competitive edge is no longer driven primarily by expanding production capacity, but by structural upgrading. High-tech manufacturing of electronics, semiconductors, precision engineering, and advanced components now accounts for more than 30% of total...
Malaysia: Johor’s Advanced Polymer R&D and Manufacturing Hub
A major integrated research and manufacturing complex for advanced polymer materials has begun construction in Johor, signalling a significant expansion of high-value chemical engineering capabilities in Southeast Asia. The RM1.27 billion (approximately...
GBA companies step up ASEAN plans as expansion becomes a calculated move
Companies across the Greater Bay Area (GBA) are stepping up plans to expand into Southeast Asia, even as global trade conditions remain unsettled. A joint study by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and UOB Hong Kong shows that 73 per cent of surveyed...
Protecting M’sia’s sovereign interests in EEZ must be top priority, says retired US Coast Guard vet
KUCHING (Jan 17): Protecting Malaysia’s sovereign interests across its Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) must remain a top priority as the nation faces growing maritime security, environmental, and geopolitical challenges, said retired United States Coast Guard (USCG)...
Govt allows re-export of Afghan transit cargo from Karachi ports
ISLAMABAD: The government has permitted the re-export of transit cargo stranded at Pakistani ports, a move aimed at easing rising demurrage charges for Afghan importers. The decision comes after the Pakistan-Afghanistan border closure on October 11, 2025, which halted...
Asia Manufacturing Index: Malaysia Places Second Among ASEAN Economies
The 2026 Asia Manufacturing Index published by Dezan Shira & Associates ranks Malaysia second overall among the 11 Asian economies included in the index. Among ASEAN economies, Malaysia is positioned ahead of Vietnam, Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, and...
The ECRL is a bold bet for Malaysia’s future, but can we afford to get it wrong? — Ahmad Ibrahim
DECEMBER 6 — Transport is one key sector contributing to global greenhouse gas emissions. The fuel used is a key determinant. This explains why electric cars are expanding. Air transport has come under a lot of pressure to increase the use of SAF, sustainable aviation...
Malaysia’s ASEAN leadership, and the ART of geoeconomic diplomacy to build resilience
KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 10): Malaysia is moving confidently towards a new era of economic resilience, regional influence and global competitiveness, an era shaped by decisive policies and strategic partnerships aimed at securing the nation’s long-term prosperity. As global...
Johor-Singapore SEZ to ‘anchor’ industrial properties in Malaysia: Maybank
[SINGAPORE] The upcoming Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) is expected to anchor the growth of industrial properties in Malaysia, with the segment set to remain the “key growth driver” of the country’s property sector, Maybank Securities analyst Wong Wei...