Business, markets and economy news from Malaysia.
Indonesia strengthens defence ties with France while arresting a Chinese fugitive, Myanmar pivots agriculture for export growth, the Philippines advances infrastructure projects, Singapore enhances road safety, and Vietnam unveils a century-long development vision.
Malaysia and Bangladesh are broadening their defence partnership through a newly operationalised MoU, establishing structured military collaboration in training, peacekeeping, and counter-terrorism initiatives.
The Malaysian Armed Forces and Indonesian National Armed Forces conducted a 13-day joint exercise in Lampung, Sumatra, involving 719 personnel. The LATGABMA MALINDO DARSASA exercise emphasises humanitarian aid, disaster relief and cyber capabilities amid rising regional security threats.