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Over the years, durian growers in Malaysia have been increasing production levels to meet the rising demand from China. This surge in demand has resulted in an abundance of the fruit, causing a significant drop in prices. Malaysia, renowned for its prized…
Trade associations in Malaysia are warning that the country’s food prices could potentially surge by up to 50% due to the escalating energy crisis linked to the conflict in Iran. This crisis has led to an increase in fuel costs, which in turn is inflating the…
Miniso, the global retail brand, has inaugurated its first ‘Miniso Land’ in Malaysia, situated at the Sunway Pyramid mall. This new establishment has become the largest in Southeast Asia operating under the brand name. The Land of Miniso Located on the first…
Since July 2025, Malaysia’s Road Transport Department has confiscated over 1,050 high-end vehicles, including brands such as Rolls-Royce, Lamborghini, Mercedes-Benz, and BYD. The total value of these seized vehicles exceeds RM200 million (US$50.9 million).…
KK Super Mart, a prominent convenience-store chain in Malaysia, is purportedly preparing for an initial public offering (IPO) that could potentially reach a staggering US$750 million in the latter half of this year. Company Ownership and Valuation The…
The mobile connectivity market in Malaysia is at full capacity. By the beginning of 2025, there were approximately 43.3 million mobile connections, representing about 121% of the country’s population. Amid this scenario, mobile virtual network operators…
The Malaysian mobile connectivity market is thriving with approximately 43.3 million active cellular mobile connections, a figure that represents a remarkable 121% of the country’s total population. Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs) play a crucial role…
OldTown White Coffee, a renowned Malaysian coffee brand, is charting an ambitious growth trajectory in the Philippines with a hefty investment amounting to US$21 million (PHP400 million). The funding will facilitate the introduction of 20 additional outlets…
Maxis Berhad (Maxis), Malaysia’s leading telecommunications company, has introduced the country’s inaugural Quantum Safe Networking (QSN) solution, primarily targeting government agencies and businesses. This cutting-edge security feature has been launched…
YTL Communications, under its Yes brand, has set a precedent as the inaugural telecommunications firm in Malaysia to officially introduce 5G-Advanced technology. Their coverage is already operational throughout the Klang Valley, with a nationwide rollout…
Paramount, a Malaysian property developer, is preparing to secure a 28% share in Envictus International, a firm managing both Texas Chicken and San Francisco Coffee within Malaysia, with an investment of approximately US$29.5 million. Details of the…
