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THE REGIONAL LENS
BY TENGKU NOOR SHAMSIAH TENGKU ABDULLAH On Saturday, 23 May, President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social that a deal to end the Iran war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz had been “largely negotiated” and would be announced shortly. It was the most optimistic signal from Washington in nearly three months of war. Yet…
MALAYSIA THIS WEEK
Third Force, Royal Crisis and Heatwave: Malaysia’s Defining Week By TENGKU NOOR SHAMSIAH TENGKU ABDULLAH The week of 17 to 24 May 2026 will be remembered as the week Malaysia’s political landscape shifted on multiple fronts at once. Two former cabinet ministers quit the ruling coalition and launched a third force. The Negeri Sembilan royal…
THE FABULOUS FIVE — ASEAN’S STRATEGIC ECONOMIC NUCLEUS
By Shan Saeed, Global Chief Economist, Juwai IQI KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 — This year, I coined the term “Fabulous Five” (MITPV) to describe the five economies poised to shape ASEAN’s macroeconomic and investment trajectory over the next 10 to 20 years — Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, the Philippines and Vietnam. Collectively, these five economies represent the undisputed…
Beyond the Billion-Dollar Announcements: Is Malaysia Building AI or Just Housing It?
Equinix’s new KL2 data centre in Cyberjaya is the latest — and largest — signal that global operators are doubling down on Malaysia. But as investment pours in, a sharper question is emerging: who captures the real value? By TENGKU NOOR SHAMSIAH TENGKU ABDULLAH KUALA LUMPUR, May 17 – When Equinix announced last Monday that…
Etihad Airways Announces Special Offers to Exciting Destinations
BY PHUBIEYAS AHMAD KUALA LUMPUR, May 14 – Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, announced a limited-time offer with exceptional fares to select destinations across its global network, inviting travelers across Southeast Asia to discover new cultures, explore vibrant cities and reconnect with loved ones. Guests can enjoy up to 30% off Economy…