Business News in Malaysia

Malaysia Airlines' Special Mumbai Airlines Painted Aircraft Arrives In The City For The First Time

Founder Group Announces Investment in Nichcom Go Sdn. Bhd., Operator of SpacePlus EV Charging Network, to Expand Market Leadership in EV Industry

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Aug. 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Founder Group Limited (“Founder Group” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: FGL), a Malaysia-headquartered, pure-play end-to-end E...

Southeast Asia is planning four times the data centre capacity it runs

Southeast Asia has 306 data centres running and 173 more in the pipeline, according to figures published on Tuesday. The capacity being planned is nearly four times what is alre...

Southeast Asia’s budget airlines eye recovery but fuel scars linger

Results from Malaysia's AirAsia, Singapore Airlines' budget arm Scoot and the Philippines' Cebu Pacific showed efforts to recoup soaring fuel costs through higher fares fell short.

New Economic Gateways: How Capital Is Redrawing Asia's Urban Map

Developing Asia captured around 40% of global FDI in 2025 as Southeast Asia overtook East Asia, with integrated urban development reshaping investment flows.

Indonesia takes on Malaysia in battle over palm oil pricing

Indonesia produces and exports more palm oil than any other country, but when it comes to setting the price, it still plays second fiddle to Malaysia. President Prabowo Subianto...

Malaysia Rules Out $1.9 Billion Takeover of Passport Supplier

Malaysia’s government has ruled out a potential acquisition of Datasonic Technologies Sdn., which supplies the country’s passports and national identity cards.

The AI boom is lifting economies across Asia. But for Southeast Asia, it might just be a ‘short-term blip’

Economists studying the region are worried that AI’s gains won’t be evenly shared across Asia.

Bitdeer Technologies Group (BTDR) Stock: $400M AI Agreement Strengthens 350MW Expansion Plan

TLDR Bitdeer signs a five-year Malaysia AI deal worth about $400 million. BTDR stock surged 8.36% to $10.44 following the major infrastructure deal. The agreement covers roughly...

Bitdeer Shares Surge as AI Arm Lands $400M Malaysia Deal

Founder Group Secures US$1.5 million EPCC Subcontract under Malaysia’s Corporate Green Power Programme for 29.99MWac Large-Scale Solar Facility in Kedah

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Aug. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Founder Energy Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of Founder Group Limited (NASDAQ: FGL) (“Founder Group” or the “Company”), has been...

CapitaLand and IOI Close to Buying Singapore $1.9 Billion One Raffles Place

CapitaLand Investment Ltd. and Malaysian developer IOI Properties Group Bhd. are nearing a deal to buy an iconic office development in Singapore’s commercial center, according t...

How Hong Kong infrastructure, AI firms are tapping Malaysia’s growth prospects

Hong Kong infrastructure and artificial intelligence (AI) firms are well placed to capitalise on a surge of expansion opportunities in Malaysia, but unlocking this potential wil...

All Malaysia Airlines pilots pass drug tests following Jakarta arrest

All pilots working for flag carrier Malaysia Airlines tested negative for drugs, owner Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) said on Monday, adding that its cabin crew would be tested n...

Malaysia profits from data centre boom

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ZUS Coffee Is Said to Explore Malaysia IPO to Raise at Least $245 Million

ZUS Coffee is considering an initial public offering of its Malaysia business to raise at least 1 billion ringgit ($245 million), according to people with knowledge of the matter.

Malaysian mothers defend emergency leave amid single workers’ gripes

Employed mothers in Malaysia have defended emergency leave rights amid debate over unfair workplace expectations and the challenge of balancing family and long hours. The disput...

Founder Group Limited Secures Second Aquaculture Contract, a US$1.4 million 1.78 MW rooftop system for a Kedah shrimp Farm

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Aug. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Founder Energy Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of Founder Group Limited (NASDAQ: FGL) (“Founder Group” or the “Company”), has sign...

Palm oil to cool data centres? Malaysia explores option as water demand surges

Malaysia is taking palm oil from the frying pan to server racks, as it banks on its biggest agricultural commodity to crack a code plaguing its data centre boom – keeping server...

Malaysia Targets $21.5 Billion in Energy Savings

Malaysia extends energy efficiency drive to 2035 Malaysia has renewed its national energy efficiency strategy for another decade, targeting around $21.5 billion in economic savi...