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Malaysia's biggest pharmacy chain Big Caring launches IPO valuing firm at $2B

Malaysia's biggest pharmacy chain Big Caring launches IPO valuing firm at $2B

Malaysia's largest pharmacy chain Big Caring Group has launched the prospectus for its initial public offering, which could value the company at ​about RM8 billion (US$2 billion).
Malaysia welcomes 32 million tourists in nine months, highest in Southeast Asia

Malaysia welcomes 32 million tourists in nine months, highest in Southeast Asia

Malaysia officers detain couple attempting to bring over $700,000 in undeclared cash to Singapore

Malaysia officers detain couple attempting to bring over $700,000 in undeclared cash to Singapore

Malaysia intercepts 30 AI chip servers bound for undisclosed Asian country

Malaysia intercepts 30 AI chip servers bound for undisclosed Asian country

Malaysia foiled an attempt to smuggle advanced artificial intelligence chips through the country's main airport, customs officials said Wednesday, in a case worth more than US$12 million.
October 28, 2026 | 07:44 pm PT
Indonesia urges 70,000 pilgrims to avoid transiting in Singapore, Malaysia

Indonesia urges 70,000 pilgrims to avoid transiting in Singapore, Malaysia

Indonesia has urged Umrah pilgrims traveling to Saudi Arabia to bypass Singapore and Malaysia and fly directly with Indonesian airlines to support the country's aviation industry and economy.
October 28, 2026 | 07:11 pm PT
More than 1 in 10 Malaysian men borrow money to pay for dates: survey

More than 1 in 10 Malaysian men borrow money to pay for dates: survey

More than one in 10 men in a Malaysian survey on dating costs said they had borrowed money to pay for dates, and nearly six in 10 said they usually pick up the whole bill.
October 28, 2026 | 06:34 pm PT
Mobile operators backed by late billionaire's firm, Malaysian princess-linked vehicle reportedly reviving merger plans

Mobile operators backed by late billionaire's firm, Malaysian princess-linked vehicle reportedly reviving merger plans

Plans for a merger between Maxis and U Mobile, two mobile network operators backed by firms linked to late tycoon Ananda Krishnan and the daughter of Malaysia's billionaire king, have reportedly been revived.
October 28, 2026 | 03:24 am PT
Malaysia CEO arrested over alleged $404,000 durian orchard purchase fraud

Malaysia CEO arrested over alleged $404,000 durian orchard purchase fraud

The CEO of a fruit and vegetable wholesale, import and export company has been arrested in Malaysia over an alleged durian orchard purchase scam involving roughly RM1.65 million (US$404,000).
October 27, 2026 | 03:14 pm PT
3 Southeast Asian central banks partner on cross-border digital money initiative

3 Southeast Asian central banks partner on cross-border digital money initiative

The central banks of Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand will work with industry players in their respective jurisdictions to develop common approaches for the cross-border use of digital money.
October 26, 2026 | 07:30 pm PT
Malaysian tycoon Vincent Tan-linked REDtone Digital names his eldest son as executive deputy chairman

Malaysian tycoon Vincent Tan-linked REDtone Digital names his eldest son as executive deputy chairman

REDtone Digital, the telecom subsidiary of Vincent Tan's conglomerate Berjaya Corporation, has appointed the Malaysian tycoon's eldest son Robin Tan as executive deputy chairman.
October 25, 2026 | 09:06 pm PT
Which Southeast Asian country is forecast to see the fastest 2026 GDP growth?

Which Southeast Asian country is forecast to see the fastest 2026 GDP growth?

This country is projected to post economic growth of 8.4% this year, nearly double the forecast global growth.
October 25, 2026 | 03:42 pm PT
Guard jailed for undressing tourist at Malaysian resort

Guard jailed for undressing tourist at Malaysian resort

A Chinese tourist who woke to a man undressing her at a Malaysian resort got away by tricking him into taking a shower, and the 18-year-old has been sentenced to two years for trespassing.
October 26, 2026 | 01:30 am PT
92-year-old biscuit brand founded by Singapore's late 'rubber king' to cease production, shut Malaysia factory

92-year-old biscuit brand founded by Singapore's late 'rubber king' to cease production, shut Malaysia factory

Lee Biscuits, a 92-year-old brand founded by Singapore’s late "rubber king" Lee Kong Chian, is ending production at its factory in Malaysia's Johor state.
October 24, 2026 | 09:17 pm PT
Teen livestreams alleged axe attack on teacher with phone strapped to his head

Teen livestreams alleged axe attack on teacher with phone strapped to his head

Malaysian police have arrested a 16-year-old student who allegedly attacked a teacher with an axe at a private school in Kuching, Sarawak, while livestreaming on Facebook.
October 23, 2026 | 08:00 pm PT
Southeast Asia's third-richest country posts record $384B exports in 9 months

Southeast Asia's third-richest country posts record $384B exports in 9 months

Malaysia's exports surged 34% year-on-year to a record RM1.57 trillion (US$384.4 billion) in the first nine months of 2026, driven by electrical and electronic shipments.
October 23, 2026 | 04:00 pm PT
Malaysia discussing overland durian export routes with Southeast Asian peers

Malaysia discussing overland durian export routes with Southeast Asian peers

Malaysia is in talks with Thailand, Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia to set up overland transit routes for fresh durian exports to China, even as they all vie for a share of the market.
October 22, 2026 | 09:00 pm PT
Man in Malaysia loses appeal over $45,500 lottery prize despite photo and police report

Man in Malaysia loses appeal over $45,500 lottery prize despite photo and police report

A businessman in Malaysia who says he photographed a winning lottery ticket before losing it has failed in his appeal to claim the RM185,671 (US$45,500) prize.
October 20, 2026 | 07:48 pm PT
Court orders Malaysia to return 176 bitcoins to 9 crypto scam victims

Court orders Malaysia to return 176 bitcoins to 9 crypto scam victims

The High Court in Kuala Lumpur has ordered the Malaysian government to return about 176 bitcoin, now worth around US$14.3 million, to nine victims of a cryptocurrency investment scam.
October 20, 2026 | 07:47 pm PT
Japan coach Moriyasu turns down Malaysia, eyes move to Europe

Japan coach Moriyasu turns down Malaysia, eyes move to Europe

Japan's head coach Hajime Moriyasu is reportedly set to decline a lucrative offer from Malaysia in favor of pursuing opportunities in Europe, dashing the Southeast Asian nation's ambitions to elevate its football scene.
October 19, 2026 | 03:01 pm PT
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