Malaysia
MALAYSIA: Reformers aim to broaden PAS appeal
The election of young reformers to PAS's leadership could herald a shift away from the party's...
MalaysiaSOUTH-EAST ASIA: Drought hits Thailand and Cambodia
Agricultural production in Thailand contracted 8.2% year-on-year in the first quarter, Bangkok...
ThailandMALAYSIA: PAS meeting raises opposition hopes
Head of the Islamist opposition Parti Islam se-Malaysia (PAS), Hadi Awang, today launched the...
MalaysiaMALAYSIA: Strong growth eclipses immigration reversal
The government today eased its immigration regulations, which will allow former illegal immigrant...
MalaysiaSOUTH-EAST ASIA: Labour shortages threaten growth
A critical shortage of workers in key industries, largely resulting from inadequate investment in...
MALAYSIA: Police reform could revive Abdullah's image
A Royal Commission report released on May 16 recommended widespread reform of the police force....
MalaysiaMALAYSIA: Abdullah defends anti-graft record
Prime Minister Abdullah Badawi today denied that his drive to stamp out corruption was losing...
MalaysiaSOUTH-EAST ASIA: FDI re-focuses on infrastructure
A recent World Bank-led study has found that infrastructure projects in the region have one of...
South-East Asia