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SOUTH-EAST ASIA: 'Medical' tourism to boost economy
Conventional tourism plays a key role in the regional economy, and 'medical tourists' -- those...
South-East AsiaMALAYSIA: Free trade talks with US open in Penang
Malaysia and the United States opened free trade talks in Penang today.
MalaysiaEAST ASIA: Casino projects provide economic lift
Competition in the legalised gambling and gaming sector has increased, and with this, significant...
East AsiaAUSTRALIA/MALAYSIA: Albar sounds a positive note
Malaysia's foreign minister, Syed Hamid Albar, today recommended the positive direction of...
AustraliaMALAYSIA: Economy grows but inflation is a worry
The economy grew by 5.3% year-on-year in the first quarter, Bank Negara said yesterday.
MalaysiaMALAYSIA: Cabinet approves electricity price rise
The cabinet announced today that electricity rates would increase by an average of 12% from June 1.
MalaysiaMALAYSIA/SINGAPORE: Ties benefit from project halt
The two countries have a long history of intermittent wrangling. However, this year, Kuala...
MalaysiaMALAYSIA: UMNO marks anniversary
The ruling United Malays National Organisation (UMNO) marked its 60th anniversary today.
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