Amir Yusof

Investors are snapping up properties near the future Bukit Chagar RTS station, driving up rents and land costs. Do decades-old bakeries, barbers and tailors in the area stand a chance?

Anwar's daughter, Nurul Izzah, is touted as a favourite to beat incumbent Rafizi Ramli, who has said he would resign as Economy Minister if he loses.

The 44-year-old, who is the prime minister’s eldest daughter, won in her first attempt contesting for the deputy presidency.

Parti Keadilan Rakyat's (PKR) new deputy president Nurul Izzah Anwar told party members that she wants to engage the party grassroots and leaders, including those who have suffered defeat in the internal polls.

Parti Keadilan Rakyat’s (PKR) new deputy president Nurul Izzah Anwar told party members that she wants to engage the party grassroots and leaders, including those who have suffered defeat in the internal polls.

China has poured billions of dollars into infrastructure projects across Southeast Asia. But perceptions of the intent of the initiatives are mixed.

Rafizi said his resignation will take effect from Jun 17. Hours after his announcement, Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad also said that he has resigned from his post.

The maverick leader is “more powerful without a Cabinet position” as he is able to criticise the government freely to uphold the “reformasi” principles espoused by Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR), observers say.

In a 15-minute special address at the Shangri-la Dialogue, Malaysia Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim stressed that faltering trade could have a rippling impact on stability.

Some firms cite hiring challenges and concerns over “abandoned malls” in Johor Bahru, while others call for incentives under the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone.