Malaysia

  • Nov 3, 2003
  • 6 min read

MALAYSIA: Cautious Abdullah keen to make his mark

Abdullah is expected to prove a less controversial leader than Mahathir. However, he will need...

Malaysia
  • Oct 31, 2003
  • 6 min read

MALAYSIA: Mahathir leaves daunting political legacy

Mahathir not only dominated domestic politics for over 22 years, but was also a towering and...

Malaysia
  • Oct 28, 2003
  • 6 min read

RUSSIA/ASIA: Putin tour raises Moscow's image in Asia

President Vladimir Putin ended a tour of Asian countries on October 23. Putin's attendance at...

Russia
  • Oct 24, 2003
  • 6 min read

MALAYSIA: Overseas expansion key to Petronas' success

Petronas, the state-owned energy company, announced on October 20 plans to invest 100 million...

Malaysia
  • Oct 16, 2003
  • 7 min read

SOUTH-EAST ASIA: Budget airlines lead industry revival

Growing regional and international insecurity has prompted regional airline companies to...

  • Oct 8, 2003
  • 7 min read

ASEAN: Weak leadership will limit integration

Leaders of the Association of South-east Asian Nations states today concluded a two-day summit in...

Asean
  • Oct 8, 2003
  • 1 min read

SOUTH-EAST ASIA: Ratings revival

Standard and Poors today upgraded by one level its sovereign debt ratings for Indonesia, Thailand...

  • Sep 30, 2003
  • 6 min read

MALAYSIA: Foreign licences to boost Islamic banking

Strong growth within the Islamic banking sector has prompted the central bank to announce plans...

Malaysia