Sixteen Malaysians linked to a transnational scam syndicate, which caused victims to lose more than $1.4 million, were nabbed in Kuala Lumpur on Jan 13 in a raid by the Malaysian police.

Malaysia ’s closer ties to Singapore are part of a broader push by the former to use its chairmanship of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations this year to forge stronger links with its nearest neighbours, as global trade networks become increasingly balkanised.

The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) is seen as a transformative project for both nations, with substantial economic, social and industrial benefits.

There will always be border disputes in Asia, and China should not be singled out because of tensions in the South China Sea, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said Wednesday.

Malaysia wants ASEAN to build collective power in negotiating regulations with social media platforms, but analysts say resistance from member states and Big Tech might prove too much.

As Malaysia exits an era of political turmoil, its fifth prime minister in the last six years is pushing to transform the country into a tech hub.

By combining Singapore’s innovation ecosystem with Johor’s physical capacity, the JS-SEZ has the potential to reshape the region’s AI and data infrastructure landscape.

SINGAPORE: Ahead of the Chinese New Year holiday, travellers have been reminded to expect congestion at the Singapore-Malaysia land checkpoints. In a travel advisory on Monday (Jan 20), the Immigratio

Malaysia and Singapore recently announced an agreement to establish a Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in the Malaysian state of Johor.

Chinese coffee chain Luckin Coffee has entered the Malaysian market with the opening of two new outlets in Kuala Lumpur. The move is part of a strategic expansion with 200 store openings across the country up to 2028,

Among individuals surveyed in six ASEAN countries, more than half (52%) prefer destinations within Southeast Asia, followed by East Asia (44%), including China, Japan, and South Korea.

The chain is expected to copy its successful China playbook of promotions and steep discounts in Malaysia. To commemorate the launch, Luckin priced its beverages as low as 2.99 Malaysian ringgit ($0.67). A Starbucks americano costs about 11 ringgit ($2.50).