Malaysia

  • Jun 16, 2005
  • 7 min read

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...

Malaysia
  • Jun 7, 2005
  • 6 min read

SOUTH-EAST ASIA: Drought hits Thailand and Cambodia

Agricultural production in Thailand contracted 8.2% year-on-year in the first quarter, Bangkok...

Thailand
  • Jun 3, 2005
  • 2 min read

MALAYSIA: PAS meeting raises opposition hopes

Head of the Islamist opposition Parti Islam se-Malaysia (PAS), Hadi Awang, today launched the...

Malaysia
  • May 26, 2005
  • 1 min read

MALAYSIA: Strong growth eclipses immigration reversal

The government today eased its immigration regulations, which will allow former illegal immigrant...

Malaysia
  • May 20, 2005
  • 6 min read

SOUTH-EAST ASIA: Labour shortages threaten growth

A critical shortage of workers in key industries, largely resulting from inadequate investment in...

  • May 19, 2005
  • 5 min read

MALAYSIA: Police reform could revive Abdullah's image

A Royal Commission report released on May 16 recommended widespread reform of the police force....

Malaysia
  • Apr 29, 2005
  • 1 min read

MALAYSIA: Abdullah defends anti-graft record

Prime Minister Abdullah Badawi today denied that his drive to stamp out corruption was losing...

Malaysia
  • Apr 20, 2005
  • 7 min read

SOUTH-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