Asia·Jul 25, 2026Malaysian Plantation Stocks Rise as Broader Market Falls on US Tariff NewsPalm oil exemptions shield sector while benchmark index drops 0.79% amid trade tensions and oil price surgeBy Priyanka V. Rao · 2 min ·
Asia·Jul 24, 2026Malaysia's Leading Index Climbs 0.8% in May as Liquidity and Semiconductor Imports Drive GrowthThe country's economic outlook remains positive despite monthly moderation, with stable domestic demand cushioning global headwindsBy Priyanka V. Rao · 3 min ·
Asia·Jul 24, 2026Luckin Coffee Adds Three Johor Bahru Outlets in July PushChina's largest coffee chain plants its flag in Malaysia's southern gateway with rapid store rollout as regional expansion acceleratesBy Priyanka V. Rao · 3 min ·
Asia·Jul 24, 2026Malaysia Braces for Ripple Effects from US Generic Drug Tariff PlanWashington's proposal to impose up to 200 percent tariffs on imported pharmaceuticals threatens to disrupt supply chains across Asia, even in markets with minimal direct exposure.By Priyanka V. Rao · 4 min ·
Asia·Jul 24, 2026Thailand and Malaysia Capture Record Durian Sales as China's Imports Surge 47%Southeast Asian exporters ship 1.07 million tonnes to Chinese buyers in first half of 2026, but oversupply pushes wholesale prices down as much as 20%By Cheng Wei-Lun · 3 min ·
Asia·Jul 23, 2026Malaysian Chinese Businesses Face Mounting Cost Pressures Through Mid-2026Survey of nearly 800 firms reveals construction and manufacturing sectors hit hardest by raw material price increases and operating expense inflationBy Priyanka V. Rao · 3 min ·
Asia·Jul 23, 2026Malaysian Business Confidence Slides as Cost Pressures and Geopolitical Tensions Weigh on OutlookACCCIM survey finds firms struggling with operational costs and external shocks in first half of 2026, with cautious sentiment persisting into the second halfBy Priyanka V. Rao · 3 min ·
Asia·Jul 23, 2026Malaysia Auto Sales Forecast Lifts to 805,000 Units on Strong First HalfRHB Research upgrades 2026 outlook by 3.2% as new launches and resilient economy drive vehicle demand, though caution remains on replacement cycle fatigueBy Priyanka V. Rao · 3 min ·