Malaysia detains 7 militants planning to kidnap, kill cops
Malaysia has detained seven militants suspected of planning attacks in the country, in several raids in Johor and Sabah. Read … Read more
Franchising: the legislative framework in Singapore and Malaysia – World Trademark Review
As part of our deep dive into franchising in Asia and South America, here are the responses for Singapore and … Read more
Malaysia and Singapore’s fake news law proposals spark concern
OPPOSITION members and tech giants have expressed concern over Malaysia and Singapore’s plans to introduce new laws to counter fake … Read more
Malaysia Tells Tech Entrepreneurs to Give It a Second Look
When it comes to tech startup hubs in Southeast Asia, entrepreneurs sometimes look past Malaysia to the lure of Singapore’s … Read more
Women of the Future from Singapore and Malaysia
In total, 10 Singaporean and 12 Malaysian women were shortlisted across nine categories at the inaugural edition of the Women … Read more
Cheaper durians now, thanks to hot weather in Malaysia leading to bumper crop
Durian sellers across the island report that prices have fallen by as much as 40 per cent within a month. … Read more
The rise in Johor property prices and the myth that Singapore buyers are responsible
KUALA LUMPUR: We know that about a quarter million Singaporeans visit Johor each week, thanks to newly available data about … Read more
Hong Kong sugar babies, Singapore sugar daddies – but it’s NOT about selling sex
Designer labels, magic bank accounts, parties in Kuala Lumpur. It’s all part of life for a Hongkonger with a sugar … Read more
Johor a swing state in Malaysia general election as hot-button issues come to the fore
JOHOR BAHRU: Johor, the birthplace of the ruling UMNO party, is no longer a safe bet as the southern Malaysian … Read more
Quick fix? Struggling Singapore retailers turn to vending machines
Kalms is one of a growing number of companies in the city-state adopting vending machines in a move encouraged by … Read more
International Subway Line Will Connect Singapore and Malaysia
Singapore, Malaysia Team Up on Rail The governments of Singapore and Malaysia have signed an agreement laying out in detail … Read more
PM Lee, Najib officially launch Marina One and Duo; 70% of office space taken up
SINGAPORE: More than 70 per cent of the office space at Marina One and Duo had been taken up before its official … Read more
Vegetable supply in Singapore, Malaysia affected by continuous rain – Channel NewsAsia
SINGAPORE: The prolonged rainy weather and overcast skies have affected the supply of vegetables on both sides of the Causeway, with … Read more
Freed from S’pore prison after 9 years, local king of Ponzi scheme faces M’sia jail time
James Phang Wah was once known as the local king of the Ponzi scheme and the self-proclaimed Warren Buffet of … Read more
Heavy traffic on NSE since Friday
Traffic was slow on the North-South Expressway (NSE) heading north as Klang Valley residents head out to their hometowns and … Read more
What Lies Ahead for Malaysia ETFs?
Malaysia’s consumer price index increased 3.4% year over year in November compared with 3.4% in October. The inflation reading was … Read more
Malaysia delays VEP implementation for vehicles from Singapore
The implementation of the Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP), which was supposed to start next month, has been postponed to resolve … Read more
Ex-finance minister says poor education, corruption and inequality ails Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR – Former finance minister Daim Zainuddin has advised an opposition-led youth group that a rotting education system, corruption … Read more
Rowsley to buy Thomson Medical businesses for S$1.6b from tycoon Peter Lim
SINGAPORE – Mainboard-listed Rowsley has inked a deal to acquire Thomson Medical healthcare businesses from tycoon Peter Lim for S$1.6 … Read more
Grab Receives Approval From Bank Negara Malaysia To Deliver e-Money Service In 2018
Grab today has announced that Bank Negara Malaysia has approved its application to offer GrabPay e-money service in our market. … Read more