Malaysia’s Inflation Rises to 2.0% in May 2026 as Food, Housing and Communication Costs Increase

Malaysia’s inflation rate edged up to 2.0 percent in May 2026, reflecting higher prices across several essential sectors, according to the Statistics Department Malaysia (DOSM). The Consumer Price Index (CPI) … Read More

World Bank warns Malaysia’s leading firms are struggling to innovate, raising concerns over underemployment

Malaysia’s most productive companies are facing growing pressure to innovate and expand, with the World Bank warning that many top-performing firms are failing to scale effectively. This slowdown is now … Read More

Indonesia reassures no tolls for ships in the malacca strait after global concern

Indonesia has officially clarified that it has no intention of charging tolls on vessels passing through the strategically vital Malacca Strait, calming concerns that arose earlier this week. Finance Minister … Read More