The Wawasanex consumer perception survey published last month puts precise numbers to what many have long observed about Malaysia's illicit cigarette trade.

Kuala Lumpur has always been one of Southeast Asia's easiest cities to love — skyscrapers one minute, street food the next, ancient limestone caves just outside the city, and highland theme park escapes within a day trip. But the way travellers plan KL is changing fast.

KUALA LUMPUR 5 June - 

KUALA LUMPUR 5 June – Malaysia's rapidly expanding data centre industry may be attracting billions of ringgit in foreign investments, but without meaningful technology transfer, local content development, and talent creation, the country risks remaining an infrastructure host rat

KUALA LUMPUR June 4 — AirAsia X Berhad has strongly denied reports claiming that the operations of Philippines AirAsia are facing a grounding, describing the allegations as false and part of a broader campaign aimed at undermining competition in the Philippine aviation industry.<

KUALA LUMPUR 3 June — As Malaysians grapple with rising living costs, inflationary pressures following diesel subsidy rationalisation, and growing uncertainty arising from geopolitical tensions in the Gulf, a broader question is emerging: what enables a country not only to grow,

WASHINGTON May 29 (AFP) - President Donald Trump could soon appear on a new $250 bill, in the Republican's latest move to shatter US traditions by putting his personal stamp on national institutions.

KAWHMU, Myanmar 29 May (AFP) - Under monsoon skies leaden with rain, Myanmar rice farmers despondently tend their paddy fields, doubtful the deluge will bring bountiful harvests during a fuel and fertiliser crisis caused by the Iran war.

LONDON May 29 (AFP) - The proportion of vessels not linked to Iranian ownership that are transiting the key Strait of Hormuz has risen, according to data from maritime firm Lloyd's List Intelligence shared Thursday.

NEW YORK May 29 (AFP) - Oil prices diverged and global stock markets were mixed Thursday as a ceasefire extension deal between United States and Iranian negotiators awaited the green light from President Donald Trump.

BRUSSELS May 29 (AFP) - The EU executive is set for much-heralded talks Friday on ramping up Europe's trade defences to shield critical industries from Chinese rivals -- with a growing chorus pressing for a crackdown.

HONG KONG May 28 (AFP) - Oil prices bounced higher on Thursday while Asian stocks mostly fell, as new US strikes on Iran marked the latest test of a shaky ceasefire in the Middle East war.