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MALAYSIA: Cautious Abdullah keen to make his mark
Abdullah is expected to prove a less controversial leader than Mahathir. However, he will need...
MalaysiaMALAYSIA: Mahathir leaves daunting political legacy
Mahathir not only dominated domestic politics for over 22 years, but was also a towering and...
MalaysiaRUSSIA/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...
RussiaMALAYSIA: Overseas expansion key to Petronas' success
Petronas, the state-owned energy company, announced on October 20 plans to invest 100 million...
MalaysiaSOUTH-EAST ASIA: Budget airlines lead industry revival
Growing regional and international insecurity has prompted regional airline companies to...
ASEAN: Weak leadership will limit integration
Leaders of the Association of South-east Asian Nations states today concluded a two-day summit in...
AseanSOUTH-EAST ASIA: Ratings revival
Standard and Poors today upgraded by one level its sovereign debt ratings for Indonesia, Thailand...
MALAYSIA: Foreign licences to boost Islamic banking
Strong growth within the Islamic banking sector has prompted the central bank to announce plans...
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