Malaysia

  • May 5, 2004
  • 1 min read

MALAYSIA: Exports underpin strong 2004 growth outlook

Exports rose 16.9% year-on-year in March, and by 14.2% year-on-year in the first quarter, the...

Malaysia
  • May 4, 2004
  • 6 min read

SOUTH-EAST ASIA: Shipping risk grows in Straits

Singapore's defence minister said yesterday that countries outside of South-east Asia should...

  • Apr 29, 2004
  • 1 min read

MALAYSIA: Security tightened on Thai border

Foreign Minister Syed Hamid Albar said today that the government is stepping up security along...

Malaysia
  • Apr 22, 2004
  • 1 min read

ASEAN: Closer Australia/New Zealand ties advocated

During a meeting in Singapore yesterday, economic ministers from ASEAN recommended holding talks...

New Zealand
  • Apr 21, 2004
  • 7 min read

UNITED STATES: Job loss fears frame East Asia policy

Protectionist pressures have become more salient in the current election year, especially given...

United States
  • Apr 21, 2004
  • 1 min read

MALAYSIA: MIER raises growth forecast to 6.7%

The Malaysian Institute of Economic Research (MIER) said today that it has raised its 2004 GDP...

Malaysia
  • Apr 20, 2004
  • 8 min read

UNITED STATES: Bush and Kerry differ on North Korea

The 'war on terror' has raised the profile of security issues in East Asia, with the United...

United States
  • Apr 20, 2004
  • 1 min read

MALAYSIA: PAS challenges election results

Two candidates from the opposition Parti Islam se-Malaysia (PAS) who were defeated in last...

Malaysia