Malaysia
MALAYSIA: Nationalism limits freedom of worship
Recent court cases have highlighted apparent contradictions in the constitution regarding...
MalaysiaSOUTH-EAST ASIA: Electronics sector faces revival test
Global demand for semiconductors and other technology components weakened in the first quarter,...
South-East AsiaSOUTH-EAST ASIA: Electronics sector faces revival test
Global demand for semiconductors and other technology components weakened in the first quarter,...
South-East AsiaMALAYSIA: Secular court will not recognise conversion
The Federal Court today ruled that only Islamic courts have jurisdication over cases involving...
MalaysiaMALAYSIA: PM lifts pay for civil servants
Prime Minister Abdullah Badawi today announced pay increases of 7.5-35.0% for civil servants.
MalaysiaEAST ASIA: Poverty declining but development is patchy
The region is expected to meet a commitment to halve the number of poor by 2015. However,...
East AsiaMALAYSIA/SINGAPORE: Lee backs Johor development zone
Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong today agreed to boost cooperation with Kuala Lumpur,...
MalaysiaSOUTH/SOUTH-EAST ASIA: Fiscal challenges ahead
The economies of South-east and South Asia have recorded strong growth over the last few years....
South-East Asia
