The Malaysian economy is expected to record growth of more than 5% for the third consecutive year, driven by consistently strong economic performance, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

Amir Hamzah sees Malaysian economy growing over 5% for third consecutive year

Bank of Thailand chairman Somchai Sujjapongse criticised the central bank’s slow progress on regulatory reform and called for action to reverse a prolonged contraction in lending to smaller businesses.

Thai central bank chairman rebukes slow reform, SME credit slump

Cryptocurrencies tumbled over the weekend, with bitcoin slumping to a three-month low of just above US$63,000 (RM257,424) as leveraged long positions were liquidated.

Bitcoin tumbles to three-month low as liquidations accelerate

When a company announces a rise in “adjusted earnings”, investors may welcome the headline. But what exactly has been adjusted, which costs have been excluded and how does that figure compare with the profit reported in its financial statements? These questions go to the heart of corporate transparency. A new accounting standard will demand clearer answers from 2027.

Opinion: Can accounting standard MFRS 18 curb corporate earnings spin?

Malaysia’s business landscape is dominated by micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), which accounted for 96.2% of all business establishments in 2025, according to the latest figures from the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM). Their prevalence underscores the importance for an enabling ecosystem to support MSMEs and mechanisms that can help viable businesses survive commercial disputes and financial distress that threatens their continued operations. As the engine of growth for entrepreneurship to thrive, MSMEs occupy a special place as the backbone of corporate Malaysia, acting as the primary engine for economic growth, innovation and widespread employment. MSMEs keeps the Malaysian economy resilient and dynamic, contributing significantly to Malaysia’s GDP.

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The head of the FAA predicted that US air travel would not return to normal schedules until late Sunday as the aviation system gradually recovers from a nationwide flight shutdown that officials blamed on routine maintenance gone awry.

Air travel issues to persist well into Sunday, officials say, with thousands of flights affected

For his latest hospitality venture, veteran hotelier James Low unveiled a new boutique heritage guesthouse concept in Bhutan. Tshomen Paro, the inaugural property of his SoulStays brand, revolves around a concept deeply rooted in local history and folklore. It is housed in an authentic sixth-generation ancestral home and takes its design cues from the Tashi Tagye, or the Eight Auspicious Symbols of Tibetan Buddhism.

Druk ‘n’ roll

This week, City & Country's cover story is on Sime Darby Property Bhd's (KL:SIMEPROP) venture into Melbourne’s property market with the A$1.08 billion (RM3 billion) Aurum Melbourne. According to group managing director and CEO Datuk Seri Azmir Merican, the 65-storey mixed-use project will combine private residences and purpose-built student accommodation in the city’s central business district.

Maiden venture Down Under

The British government announced on Saturday that it would expand a programme to provide guaranteed jobs to young people and extend it nationwide as part of measures to address the problem of youth unemployment.

UK to expand jobs guarantee scheme for young people

UK data in the coming days may show a stabilising jobs market and inflation at a one-year high, piling pressure on the Bank of England to raise interest rates again.

BOE’s case to raise rates again may strengthen on UK price data

Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari has reminded people in the state to be discerning and not be easily swayed by attempts from certain quarters to undermine racial harmony for narrow political interests.

Selangor folk urged not to be swayed by divisive politics — Amirudin

When a company announces a rise in “adjusted earnings”, investors may welcome the headline. But what exactly has been adjusted, which costs have been excluded and how does that figure compare with the profit reported in its financial statements? These questions go to the heart of corporate transparency. A new accounting standard will demand clearer answers from 2027.

Cryptocurrencies tumbled over the weekend, with bitcoin slumping to a three-month low of just above US$63,000 (RM257,424) as leveraged long positions were liquidated.

This week, City &amp; Country's cover story is on Sime Darby Property Bhd's (KL:SIMEPROP) venture into Melbourne’s property market with the A$1.08 billion (RM3 billion) Aurum Melbourne. According to group managing director and CEO Datuk Seri Azmir Merican, the 65-storey mixed-use project will combine private residences and purpose-built student accommodation in the city’s central business district.

For his latest hospitality venture, veteran hotelier James Low unveiled a new boutique heritage guesthouse concept in Bhutan. Tshomen Paro, the inaugural property of his SoulStays brand, revolves around a concept deeply rooted in local history and folklore. It is housed in an authentic sixth-generation ancestral home and takes its design cues from the Tashi Tagye, or the Eight Auspicious Symbols of Tibetan Buddhism.

Malaysia’s business landscape is dominated by micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), which accounted for 96.2% of all business establishments in 2025, according to the latest figures from the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM). Their prevalence underscores the importance for an enabling ecosystem to support MSMEs and mechanisms that can help viable businesses survive commercial disputes and financial distress that threatens their continued operations. As the engine of growth for entrepreneurship to thrive, MSMEs occupy a special place as the backbone of corporate Malaysia, acting as the primary engine for economic growth, innovation and widespread employment. MSMEs keeps the Malaysian economy resilient and dynamic, contributing significantly to Malaysia’s GDP.

Elon Musk's SpaceX on Saturday carried out the first-ever recovery of a spaceship, pulling off a successful "catch" of its Starship vessel as it returned to its launch site after a day in orbit.

SpaceX pulls off first-ever spaceship 'catch'

UK data in the coming days may show a stabilising jobs market and inflation at a one-year high, piling pressure on the Bank of England to raise interest rates again.

The British government announced on Saturday that it would expand a programme to provide guaranteed jobs to young people and extend it nationwide as part of measures to address the problem of youth unemployment.

Bank of Thailand chairman Somchai Sujjapongse criticised the central bank’s slow progress on regulatory reform and called for action to reverse a prolonged contraction in lending to smaller businesses.

The Malaysian economy is expected to record growth of more than 5% for the third consecutive year, driven by consistently strong economic performance, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

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