The electrical and electronics industry in the Malaysian state of Johor is expected to see a surge in investments from mainland China and Taiwan once the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone …
But some are not convinced that it has translated to as big of an economic benefit for the property sector – and the economy – as had been hoped. There …
“Not all countries have the opportunity, have the ability to build their capital starting from zero,” he said. Indonesian President Joko Widodo (middle left) accompanied by Vice-President Maruf Amin (middle …
“After the Covid-19 pandemic, my mind was very unsettled, and I had not travelled abroad,” Fan, dressed in a traditional pink Nyonya kebaya dress, told reporters. “However, post-pandemic tourism has …
China has invested billions of dollars into the Southeast Asian nation’s infrastructure, including under its Belt and Road Initiative. One project, the East Coast Rail Link in Peninsular Malaysia that …
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said his government won’t consider approving another casino in the Southeast Asian nation. “Affirmative no,” Anwar said at the Qatar Economic Forum on Tuesday, when …
3. Hong Kong marks Labour Day with fireworks, but display fizzles out for some The fireworks were set to the music of the daily “Symphony of Lights” multimedia show. Photo: …
Gambling is considered taboo across Malaysia’s multicultural society – especially among the ethnic Malay majority, who are predominantly Muslim and legally barred from engaging in any form of betting. Yet …
The two businessmen were reportedly Lim Kok Thay of Genting Group, which runs the country’s only casino, and Vincent Tan of the Berjaya Corp, which owns Malaysia’s largest lottery business. …
Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has confirmed a visit later this year by Chinese Premier Li Qiang, as Beijing marks 50 years of ties with the strategically important Southeast Asian …