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Malaysia draws first data centre protest over pollution, water
Bloomberg News, Published on 08/02/2026
» JOHOR — The rapid increase in data centres in Malaysia came under the microscope on Saturday, with the AI-driven buildout drawing its first public protest in the Southeast Asian country.
Asian currencies soar as dollar weakens with yen intervention in focus
Reuters, Published on 26/01/2026
» BENGALURU — The Malaysian ringgit and the Singapore dollar climbed to multi-year highs on Monday as a broadly weaker US dollar and renewed gains in the Japanese yen lifted Asian currencies, with investors remaining on high alert for possible intervention to support the yen.
Malaysia's jailed ex-PM Najib files appeal against 1MDB conviction
Published on 30/12/2025
» KUALA LUMPUR - Jailed former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak has filed an appeal against his conviction last week on corruption charges related to the multibillion-dollar 1MDB scandal, which saw him sentenced to an additional 15 years in prison, his lawyer said on Tuesday.
Thailand tightens reporting of non-resident cash inflows
Published on 26/12/2025
» Thailand is taking a closer look at capital inflows by non-residents as part of the central bank’s effort to manage baht movements.
Malaysia court finds ex-PM Najib guilty of all 21 counts of money laundering in 1MDB case
Published on 26/12/2025
» KUALA LUMPUR - Jailed former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak was convicted by a court on Friday on all 21 counts of money laundering over his role in the multibillion-dollar fraud scandal at state fund 1MDB.
Malaysia judge says ex-PM Najib used financier Jho Low as agent
Published on 26/12/2025
» Former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak used financier Jho Low as a “proxy or agent” in the affairs of 1MDB, a judge said in an ongoing ruling on 25 1MDB-related charges against the politician.
Foreign fund inflows to keep baht strong
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 25/12/2025
» Analysts expect foreign funds to continue to flow into the Thai equity market, supported by the sharp baht appreciation that has strengthened significantly since the start of December.
Intel pledges $208 million Malaysia chip investment
Bloomberg News, Published on 02/12/2025
» KUALA LUMPUR — Intel Corp will invest an additional 860 million ringgit (US$208 million) to make Malaysia its assembly and testing operations centre, according to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, giving a boost to the Southeast Asian nation’s critical role in the global semiconductor supply chain.
Malaysia energy hub tied to king eyes $35 billion in investments
Bloomberg News, Published on 29/11/2025
» KUALA LUMPUR — The developer of an energy project linked to Malaysia’s king, Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar, says it could attract 144 billion ringgit (US$35 billion) worth of investment from global investors in the long term and help support the nation’s economy.
Malaysia’s data centre hub tightens approvals on water worries
Bloomberg News, Published on 26/11/2025
» KUALA LUMPUR — Johor, the Malaysian state emerging as a regional data centre hub, is raising the bar for new projects as authorities seek to curb the heavy water use that’s straining local supplies.