Malaysia’s median 5G speed ranked fastest in Southeast Asia, third globally
Malaysia's median 5G speed is at 485.25Mbps, ranked the fastest amongst Southeast Asian countries andthird globally.
Thu Oct 26 2023
Workers in Malaysia to see 2.8 pct real salary increase in 2022 - ECA
According to the latest Salary Trends Report, Southeast Asian countries are expected to see the fastest rate of salary increase next year.
Fri Nov 19 2021
UK Foreign Secretary begins week-long visit to three Southeast Asian countries
The UK Foreign Secretary Liz Truss arrived in Malaysia on Sunday to begin her week-long visit to Southeast Asia to deepen economic and security links with fast-growing countries.
Sun Nov 07 2021
Controversy over AUKUS pact "overhyped", says UK armed forces minister
The plan has divided Southeast Asian countries, with Indonesia and Malaysia warning that it could lead to an arms race among rival superpowers.
Thu Oct 21 2021
ASEAN excludes Myanmar junta leader from summit in unprecedented move
A non-political representative from Myanmar will be invited to an upcoming summit of leaders from Southeast Asian countries this month.
Sat Oct 16 2021
ASEAN firms up South China Sea stance as Beijing lobbies over statement
Southeast Asian countries have altered a statement to be issued at Saturday's ASEAN summit to include references to militarization and island-building in the South China Sea.
Sat Apr 29 2017
Malaysia PM warns uneven growth could fuel extremism, instability in SE Asia
Southeast Asian countries needed to ensure their economic growth was inclusive, or risk marginalized populations turning to violent extremism or even overturning political systems.
Fri Apr 28 2017
ASEAN retracts strong statement on South China Sea rows: Malaysia
"Urgent amendments" would be made to the statement that expressed deep concern over recent events in the South China Sea.
Tue Jun 14 2016
US works on mechanisms with Southeast Asian countries to end human trafficking
The Unites States is working closely with countries in Southeast Asia on mechanisms to end human trafficking in the region.
Sun Nov 22 2015
Obama warns Asian territorial rows could 'spiral into confrontation'
China is locked in dispute with four Southeast Asian countries and Japan over several areas in the South China Sea.
Sat Nov 15 2014
Malaysia an attractive Asean hub for Indian pharmaceutical firms
Malaysia is fast emerging as a major manufacturing hub for Indian pharmaceutical companies, especially for exports to Southeast Asian countries.
Mon Jan 07 2013
'Obama will pay more emphasis in SEA region'
US Ambassador to Malaysia Paul W Jones said President Barack Obama's re-election will provide more room for active policy engagement with Southeast Asian countries.
Wed Nov 07 2012