Malaysia Economics: Fiscal Consolidation Stalls in Pre-Election Budget
Malaysia's federal budget for 2027 features tax cuts and spending rises that stall the pace of fiscal repair that, while not destabilising, limits...
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Malaysia Politics: Flashpoints Complicate Coalition-Building
A palace crisis in Negeri Sembilan, the suspension of Perikatan Nasional and the Melaka state election are redrawing Malaysia’s coalition map ahead...
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Asia Economics: Trump-Xi Summit Signals Incremental Movement in Resolving Trade, Security Tensions
Xi's Washington visit produced no grand bargain, but a two-month truce extension, an operational Board of Trade and new channels communications...
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Malaysia Politics: Ex-PM’s Partial Pardon Leaves Government in Quandary
Najib's pardon is a political stress test for Malaysia's ruling coalition. UMNO gets a morale boost heading into a general election, but whether...
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Indonesia Economics: Partial Stabilisation, but New Finance Minister Faces Same Challenges
Indonesia's temporary reprieve masks an unresolved credibility deficit. A new finance minister will still grapple with the fundamental tensions in...
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