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Malaysia, Indonesia Align on West Asia Crisis as Anwar Meets Prabowo in Jakarta
Two neighbours coordinate diplomatic positions as conflict pressures energy security and regional stability JAKARTA, March 28 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim flew into the Indonesian capital today for a high-level bilateral summit with President Prabowo Subianto, with the two neighbours closing ranks on how best to respond to the worsening West Asia conflict…
The Regional Lens Sharp perspectives on issues shaping Southeast Asia
By TENGKU NOOR SHAMSIAH TENGKU ABDULLAH Column No. 3 — 27 March 2026 — TNS News ASEAN’s Crowded In-Tray: Digital Ambition, Energy Reckoning, and a War That Will Not Wait ASEAN entered 2026 with an ambitious agenda: a landmark digital economy agreement, new strategic partnerships, and a chairmanship designed to showcase Manila’s regional leadership. Then…
MALAYSIA TODAY BRIEF
Thursday, 26 March 2026 Malaysia returns to full operational mode today, but under the tightening grip of a global war economy. As the conflict in the Middle East continues, the fiscal transmission is hitting every Malaysian petrol station. FUEL PRICES HIT NEW RECORD — THREE CONSECUTIVE WEEKS OF INCREASES The trend is now unmistakable. For…
MALAYSIA TODAY BRIEF
Monday, 23 March 2026 — 3 Syawal 1447H The final public holiday of the festive break. Raya continues throughout Syawal. Government offices reopen tomorrow. 3 SYAWAL — THE CELEBRATION CONTINUES Today marks 3 Syawal and the final gazetted public holiday of Malaysia’s four-day Aidilfitri break. Government offices, Bursa Malaysia and most institutions will reopen tomorrow,…
Malaysia Faces Its Toughest Economic Test in Years as War Shocks Global Energy Markets
Bank Muamalat’s Dr Afzanizam Abdul Rashid warns of prolonged supply shock, surging subsidy costs and historic trade disruption as the US–Israel war with Iran escalates into a global energy crisis BY TENGKU NOOR SHAMSIAH TENGKU ABDULLAHMarch 23, 2026 KUALA LUMPUR – When Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid, Chief Economist at Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd first…