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Malaysia’s Grand Strategy for Growth: Matthew Barsing’s New Book Offers Investors a Roadmap to Opportunity

KUALA LUMPUR 7 Aug - With Malaysia entering a transformative chapter under the 13th Malaysia Plan (RMK13), a powerful new book is sparking serious conversations among investors, policymakers, and industry leaders.

 

RMK13: Tourism sector needs State commitment and private sector investment – Tunku Iskandar

KUALA LUMPUR 6 Aug - Malaysia’s tourism ambitions under the 13th Malaysia Plan (RMK13) can only be realised through stronger collaboration between state governments and the private sector, according to pioneer of Malaysia’s tourism industry, Tunku Dato’ Seri (Dr) Iskandar bin Tun

RMK13 success hinges on execution, says Economist Matthew Barsing

KUALA LUMPUR Aug 5 – The recently announced 13th Malaysia Plan (RMK13) has been lauded for its forward-looking vision, but its real test lies in execution, says economist and author Matthew Barsing, who offered a sharp assessment of the national development bluep

Trump's tariffs: What has changed and who is affected

WASHINGTON 1 August (AFP) - President Donald Trump's administration unveiled a range of new tariffs Thursday due to take effect in one week on most US trading partners.

 

LFC and adidas start 10-year partnership and reveal new home and away kits

KUALA LUMPUR 1 August – For the first time in 13 years, adidas and Liverpool FC proudly present the club’s new Home and Away jerseys for the 2025/26 season. 

 

Trump hits India with 25% tariff and 'penalty' over Russia ties

WASHINGTON 31 July (AFP) - US President Donald Trump said Wednesday that imports from India will face 25 percent tariffs, while also announcing an unspecified "penalty" over New Delhi's purchases of Russian weapons and energy.

 

China manufacturing sinks again in July as US trade talks stall

BEIJING 31 July (AFP) - China's factory output shrank more than expected for the fourth straight month in July, official data showed on Thursday, as Beijing battles to hammer out a trade deal with the United States.

 

Clock ticks on US tariff hikes as Trump broadens blitz

WASHINGTON 31 July (AFP) - Time is running short for governments to strike deals with Washington to avert tariff hikes that Donald Trump has vowed against dozens of economies -- and the US president continues to expand his trade wars.

Ceasefire Brings ASEAN Economic Relief as Malaysia’s Anwar Wins Global Praise for Diplomatic Breakthrough

KUALA LUMPUR 30 July - The July 28 ceasefire agreement between Cambodia and Thailand, brokered under Malaysia’s ASEAN Chairmanship, is widely expected to generate immediate and mid-term economic dividends.

 

Anwar’s Ceasefire Diplomacy Praised as Malaysia Balances Superpowers in ASEAN Crisis      

KUALA LUMPUR 30 July -  Malaysia’s successful hosting of the Special Meeting that secured a ceasefire between Cambodia and Thailand has drawn international recognition and domestic validation for Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s regional diplomacy, with the United States openly pra

China and US wrap first day of trade talks

STOCKHOLM 29 July (AFP) - Chinese and US officials wrapped the first day in a fresh round of talks in Stockholm on Monday, with the world's top two economies looking to extend a fragile trade truce in the face of President Donald Trump's global tariff

Malaysia’s Bold Welfare Reform Pilot Could Lead to First Universal Basic Income in the World — Prof Geoffrey Williams

Malaysia’s recent announcement of a one-off RM100 cash aid to every adult citizen is not just a populist gesture—it could be the foundation of a historic policy shift that positions the country as a global pioneer in welfare reform.

 

What is the status of US tariff negotiations?

WASHINGTON 28 July (AFP) - US tariff negotiations with key trading partners have shifted into high gear as economies race to avoid steeper duties before an August 1 deadline.

 

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