Malaysia’s Orchestra Scene Wants a Bigger Role in Tourism
As Malaysia prepares for Visit Malaysia 2026, its tourism story may need to move beyond food, shopping and landmarks. Inside Kuala Lumpur’s concert halls, another side of the…
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Listed Firms Prioritise Cost Optimisation as Margin Pressures Intensify
Kuala Lumpur, 12 June 2026 – Malaysian public listed companies and small businesses are placing greater emphasis on cost optimisation as rising expenses, tighter margins and a more…
Shopee Cuts Developer Jobs Globally as AI Pivot Reshapes Southeast Asia Tech
Singapore, 10 June 2026 – Shopee is cutting hundreds of developer jobs globally as parent company Sea accelerates its shift toward artificial intelligence, underscoring how AI is beginning…
Anwar to Open Nikkei Future of Asia Forum as Malaysia-Japan Ties Deepen
Tokyo, 10 June 2026 – Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is set to open the 31st Nikkei Forum “Future of Asia” in Tokyo, placing Malaysia at the…
Bursa Malaysia CEO Says Malaysia’s Next Leap Must Turn Reform Into Investable Value
Kuala Lumpur, 9 June 2026 – Malaysia’s capital market must move from reform momentum into disciplined execution that creates investment, competitiveness and long-term value, Bursa Malaysia chief executive…
HSBC CEO Says Human Judgment Must Remain Central as AI Reshapes Banking
Hong Kong, 8 June 2026 – HSBC Holdings chief executive officer Georges Elhedery has said human judgment must remain at the centre of banking even as artificial intelligence…
SC Chairman Calls for Maqasid-Led Islamic Finance to Reshape Malaysia’s Capital Market
Istanbul, 5 June 2026 – Securities Commission Malaysia chairman Dato’ Mohammad Faiz Azmi has called for Islamic finance to move beyond asset-size growth and become a stronger force…
Banks Curb China Trips and Delay Events as Cross-Border Scrutiny Intensifies
Hong Kong, 5 June 2026 – Global banks are becoming more cautious over China-related travel, client meetings and business events as regulatory scrutiny intensifies around cross-border finance, capital…
IOI Properties Joins FBM KLCI as FTSE Russell and Bursa Malaysia Announce June 2026 Index Review
Kuala Lumpur, 4 June 2026 – IOI Properties Group Bhd will join the benchmark FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI later this month, replacing Sime Darby Bhd following the latest…
Asia Credit Markets Draw Investors as Regional Bonds Outperform
Singapore, 4 June 2026 – Asia’s credit markets are drawing stronger investor attention as regional bonds continue to show resilience, supported by attractive yields, stable fundamentals and growing…