After Islamabad: The Rise of ASEAN, GCC and Africa as the New Global Growth Triad

Reduced geopolitical tail risks after the US-Iran talks are triggering a structural rotation of global capital toward ASEAN, the Gulf and Africa — regions increasingly positioned to anchor the next phase of global growth, says Juwai IQI Global Chief Economist Shan Saeed. By TENGKU NOOR SHAMSIAH TENGKU ABDULLAH KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 – The conclusion…

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MALAYSIA TODAY BRIEF

A morning that began with a seismic alert and a national narrative that keeps tightening around the energy crisis. KUALA LUMPUR, Apr 2 – Malaysia woke to a convergence of pressures this morning: a regional seismic alert affecting Sabah, sweeping government measures responding to the global energy shock, a crackdown on misinformation surrounding fuel prices,…

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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…

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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,…

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