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Malaysia’s semiconductor market may reach $4.6B by 2030

Malaysia’s semiconductor market may reach $4.6B by 2030

Malaysia's semiconductor market is projected to reach US$4.6 billion by 2030, driven by the growth of the photonics sector, Bernama reported.
Singaporeans keep shopping in Malaysia despite stronger ringgit

Singaporeans keep shopping in Malaysia despite stronger ringgit

Malaysian billionaire Jeffrey Cheah's Sunway Healthcare sets final price for $722M IPO

Malaysian billionaire Jeffrey Cheah's Sunway Healthcare sets final price for $722M IPO

Malaysia reduces gym license fees in Kuala Lumpur to encourage exercise

Malaysia reduces gym license fees in Kuala Lumpur to encourage exercise

Malaysia has lowered the operating license fees for gyms in Kuala Lumpur by 80% in a bid to promote exercise as it grapples with one of the highest obesity rates in Southeast Asia.
March 9, 2026 | 01:37 am PT
Billionaire cousins’ group tops tender for Singapore residential site with $514M bid

Billionaire cousins’ group tops tender for Singapore residential site with $514M bid

Malaysian billionaire Quek Leng Chan’s GuocoLand and its partners, including a joint venture of his cousin Kwek Leng Beng’s Hong Leong Group, placed the top bid of S$657.1 million (US$514.5 million) for a residential site in Singapore.
March 5, 2026 | 03:18 pm PT
Malaysia’s anti-corruption agency probes $2.7B IJM takeover bid by billionaire Jeffrey Cheah’s Sunway

Malaysia’s anti-corruption agency probes $2.7B IJM takeover bid by billionaire Jeffrey Cheah’s Sunway

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has launched an investigation linked to the RM11 billion (US$2.79 billion) bid to take over local builder IJM proposed by conglomerate Sunway, controlled by billionaire Jeffrey Cheah.
March 5, 2026 | 03:18 pm PT
Malaysian billionaire Jeffrey Cheah's Sunway Healthcare launches $736M IPO

Malaysian billionaire Jeffrey Cheah's Sunway Healthcare launches $736M IPO

Sunway Healthcare, a unit of Malaysian billionaire Jeffrey Cheah's conglomerate Sunway, on Friday launched an initial public offering that is expected to raise at least RM2.86 billion (US$736 million).
February 27, 2026 | 02:56 am PT
Malaysia welcomes record air passenger traffic in January

Malaysia welcomes record air passenger traffic in January

Malaysia Airports’ local network recorded 9.4 million passenger movements in January, according to Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB).
February 26, 2026 | 01:28 am PT
UK enforces travel permit requirement on foreign visitors including from Singapore and Malaysia

UK enforces travel permit requirement on foreign visitors including from Singapore and Malaysia

Starting on Feb. 25, visitors to Britain from 85 countries including Singapore and Malaysia must obtain an electronic permit in advance of their trip or they will be barred from travelling, the British Interior Ministry said.
February 24, 2026 | 10:35 pm PT
Malaysian durian gains popularity among South Korea foodies

Malaysian durian gains popularity among South Korea foodies

Durians from Malaysia are slowly gaining a foothold in South Korea, attracting interest from food enthusiasts and online shoppers as a premium niche product.
February 22, 2026 | 09:04 pm PT
Malaysia seizes $400,000 worth of vapes, arrests 33 in Sabah raids

Malaysia seizes $400,000 worth of vapes, arrests 33 in Sabah raids

A total of 33 people were arrested while over 1.72 million MYR (US$400,000) worth of electronic cigarette devices and merchandise were seized in a joint operation carried out simultaneously across seven districts in Malaysia's Sabah state.
February 15, 2026 | 08:49 pm PT
Malaysia's economy grows 5.2% in 2025, fastest pace in three years

Malaysia's economy grows 5.2% in 2025, fastest pace in three years

Malaysia's economy expanded by 5.2% in 2025, the fastest pace in three years, as strong domestic demand, exports and investment propelled growth, with momentum likely to continue this year.
February 14, 2026 | 10:10 am PT
Number of foreign tourists working illegally in Malaysia on the rise

Number of foreign tourists working illegally in Malaysia on the rise

Malaysia has recorded a rise in cases of foreign tourists abusing Social Visit Passes to work or conduct business illegally over the past two years, its Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said.
February 13, 2026 | 09:00 pm PT
Malaysian Chinese woman goes viral for speaking fluent Tamil at family chicken rice stall

Malaysian Chinese woman goes viral for speaking fluent Tamil at family chicken rice stall

A Malaysian Chinese woman has become an online sensation after a video showed her speaking fluent Tamil while serving customers at her parents’ chicken rice stall in Penang.
February 9, 2026 | 12:28 am PT
Malaysia to introduce QR code immigration clearance at major international airports

Malaysia to introduce QR code immigration clearance at major international airports

Malaysia will begin rolling out a QR code-based immigration clearance system at major international airports from March 1, as part of efforts to streamline border controls and reduce waiting times.
February 5, 2026 | 04:47 pm PT
Malaysian restaurant shut after viral video shows worker washing leftover food for reuse

Malaysian restaurant shut after viral video shows worker washing leftover food for reuse

A Malaysian restaurant has been ordered to shut for two weeks after a viral video showed a worker allegedly “washing” leftover cooked food, including meat and bean curd, for reuse the following day, raising food safety concerns.
February 4, 2026 | 03:13 pm PT
Malaysia to ban foreigners from buying subsidized cooking oil

Malaysia to ban foreigners from buying subsidized cooking oil

Malaysia will ban foreigners from buying subsidized packaged cooking oil starting March 1, as the government moves to curb leakages and misuse of essential food subsidies.
February 3, 2026 | 06:43 pm PT
Malaysia seizes 1,050 luxury cars in traffic violations crackdown

Malaysia seizes 1,050 luxury cars in traffic violations crackdown

Malaysia’s Road Transport Department has seized 1,050 luxury vehicles, including Rolls-Royces and Lamborghinis, worth over RM200 million (US$50.9 million) since July 2025 in an operation targeting traffic violations.
February 3, 2026 | 01:24 am PT
Malaysia seizes $129.9M in crude oil from tankers suspected of illegally transferring oil

Malaysia seizes $129.9M in crude oil from tankers suspected of illegally transferring oil

Two tankers suspected of illegal ship-to-ship oil transfers were detained and more than 512 million ringgit (US$129.9 million) worth of crude oil seized 24 nautical miles west of Muka Head, Penang last week, the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency said on Saturday.
January 31, 2026 | 08:14 pm PT
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