Malaysia News

Boosting Wages to Two-Thirds of Singapore's Pay Could Lure Malaysian Talent Back Home

Malaysia proposes raising wages to two-thirds of Singapore's levels to address the brain drain of skilled workers. Initiatives include a minimum wage hike and investments in educat...

Malaysia Empowers Education: $33 School Aid for Every Student

Malaysia introduces a one-off payment of MYR150 (US$33) to each student from Year 1 to Form 6, benefiting over 5.2 million individuals. This initiative aims to ease the financial b...

Unlocking Growth: Malaysia's New Tax Incentives in the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone

Malaysia introduces tax incentives for the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone, offering a 5% tax rate for new investments in key sectors and a 15% income tax rate for skilled wo...

Malaysia's Electric Vehicle Market Set for Significant Growth by 2025

Malaysia's electric vehicle market is poised for growth by 2025, with EV adoption expected to reach 3% of the total industry volume. The government's focus on affordable EV product...

Singapore vs Malaysia: A Social Media Debate on Which Country Does It Better

A social media debate comparing Malaysia and Singapore sparked by an American tourist's post praising Malaysia. A Singaporean writer countered, leading to a fierce online discussio...

December's Heavy Rains Threaten Malaysia's Palm Oil Output: Insights from MPOB

Malaysia's palm oil production is expected to decline for the fourth consecutive month in December due to heavy rainfall affecting harvesting, according to the Malaysian Palm Oil B...

Malaysia Establishes National AI Office to Lead Regional Development

Malaysia launched a national AI office to shape policies and address regulatory issues, aiming to become a regional AI hub. The office will focus on strategic planning, R&D, and re...

Malaysia's Palm Oil Inventories Decline as November Output Hits Four-Year Low

Malaysia's palm oil stockpiles declined for a second consecutive month in November, driven by a significant drop in production to its lowest level for the month in four years, acco...

Malaysia's October Industrial Production Misses Expectations, Rises by 2.1%

Malaysia's industrial production index rose 2.1% year-on-year in October, falling short of the forecasted 2.5% growth, according to government data. The modest increase may signal ...