In-depth reporting on Malaysia and the region.
Malaysia maintains 1.237 million tonnes of rice reserves providing six months' supply, the deputy agriculture minister told parliament, as the government pursues drought-resistant varieties and subsidies to bolster food security.
Malaysia's amended rice control law will spare paddy farmers from enforcement action, focusing instead on wholesalers, millers, and those engaged in smuggling and hoarding, Deputy Minister Chan Foong Hin announced.
Traffic has begun flowing across the Gordie Howe International Bridge connecting the US and Canada, following its July 24 opening. The crossing facilitates C$300 billion in annual trade between Ontario and Michigan.
Indonesia advances plans to merge Pelita Air into Garuda Indonesia as part of state enterprise restructuring, while simultaneously negotiating with Washington over Section 301 tariffs affecting regional trade competitiveness.
Malaysia's plan to establish a national petroleum reserve reflects growing concerns over repeated disruptions to the Strait of Hormuz and Red Sea shipping routes, with analysts urging broader regional coordination on energy resilience.
Malaysia's ports stand to gain significantly from global supply chain realignment and the regional pivot toward green shipping, though rising freight costs remain a structural challenge.
Malaysia's Economy Minister has urged businesses and the public to prepare for potential economic fallout from geopolitical tensions affecting the Strait of Hormuz, warning of inflationary pressures across supply chains.
India has enacted legislation prohibiting imports of goods manufactured using forced labour, a preemptive measure aimed at deflecting potential US tariffs of up to 12.5 per cent following Washington's ongoing trade investigation.
Western automakers are shifting electric vehicle production back to Europe in response to EU tariffs on Chinese-made cars, with China-made EV shares falling significantly. Chinese manufacturers are accelerating European expansion plans.
Malaysia's government has tasked two ministries with evaluating proposals from the plastics industry, which is grappling with widespread supply chain disruptions affecting manufacturers across Southeast Asia.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has instructed Malaysia's trade and economy ministries to work closely with manufacturers dealing with mounting cost pressures from the global supply crisis, with particular focus on the plastics industry.
Malaysia's government has instructed two key ministries to examine proposals from the plastics manufacturing sector addressing cost competitiveness and supply chain pressures. The industry, valued at RM62.69 billion in 2025, faces challenges from global supply chain disruptions and rising raw material costs.
J&T Global Express Ltd achieved a historic milestone in the second quarter, surpassing 100 million parcels daily for the first time. The Hong Kong-listed logistics provider handled 9.18 billion parcels from April to June, with Southeast Asian operations driving exceptional growth.
Australian logistics software giant WiseTech Global's co-founder Richard White has resigned as executive chair following media allegations about his personal conduct. The leadership transition triggered a sharp stock rally.
Afghanistan's once-bustling car parts market in Spin Boldak has ground to a halt as cross-border tensions with Pakistan and Middle East conflicts have disrupted critical shipping routes, devastating local businesses and workers.
Malaysia's manufacturing federation has appealed to the US to take a nuanced approach to proposed Section 301 tariffs on forced labour, warning that indiscriminate duties could harm compliant producers and destabilise established supply chains.
India is formally investigating a significant data breach at Tata Electronics that exposed sensitive information about Apple's unreleased iPhone 18 Pro, including component lists, supplier details, and product photographs posted on the dark web.
Amazon has committed to taking disciplinary measures against M&M Logistics Solutions, its delivery partner in India, once authorities complete their investigation into a fatal warehouse fire in Uttarakhand that claimed two lives.
China has arrested two Japanese nationals employed by Fuji Electric Co. in connection with alleged violations of rare earth export regulations, marking another point of friction in Japan-China relations.
A ransomware gang has published confidential Apple iPhone 18 Pro specifications, component lists, and supplier information stolen from Tata Electronics in India, marking a significant breach in Apple's supply chain security.
Malaysia has launched 23 initiatives under its Halal Industry Master Plan 2030 to reduce reliance on imported halal ingredients. The comprehensive strategy focuses on research, financing, talent development, and industry collaboration to boost domestic production capacity.
Malaysia is executing 120 government decisions to counter global supply chain disruptions, with 27 fully implemented and 93 in progress. Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah told Parliament the crisis will likely persist into 2026.