Malaysia economy

Does the recent eye-popping investment pledge from Beijing stack up against the country's recent economic history?

Last year saw several Southeast Asian economies bounce back from the distortions and restrictions of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The two nations hope to convince European regulators that their local certification efforts conform to the EU's rigorous new regulation on deforestation.

Tackling rice bowl issues is a prudent first step for Anwar Ibrahim, who confronts a polarized political landscape.

The Malaysian central bank has awarded five digital banking licenses. What value will they add to the country's financial system?

Inflation and rising commodity prices have assisted some countries' recovery, while holding back others.

The Malaysian central bank's move follows Singapore's awarding of digital banking licenses at the end of 2020.

The country keeps spending in preparation for a post-pandemic economy, but there are big risks ahead.

The next few weeks will reveal if the country is prepared for a COVID-19 endemic phase, or if it will experience another wave of hospitalizations.

The latest iteration of the country's five-year plan includes a host of nice-sounding economic goals. The challenge is implementing them.

The new PM's plan focuses on raising income and reining in pollution. Can it be achieved or is it a mere smokescreen?