Different levels of defence industrial development across Asean among significant hurdles to success of Malaysia’s proposal, analysts say.

A total of 22,282 Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) programme applications have been approved since 2015, with the bulk of these applicants being Chinese nationals. In a parliamentary written reply, Tourism,

Malaysia is discussing with chip companies based in the country whether they can absorb the impact of potential U.S. tariffs on semiconductors, its trade minister said, as it looks to hedge against risks to its export-driven economy.

Malaysian palm oil exports to China will "remain resilient" this year despite their premium over rival oils and Chinese consumers' shifting buying patterns, the deputy commodities minister said on Sunday.

MALAYSIA: Malaysia denies any knowledge that data centre operators in the country are using unauthorised Nvidia artificial intelligence (AI) chips, Trade Minist

Malaysian says its authorities are discussing the issue with the data center companies and checking if the chips have gone to the right parties.

The highest number of MM2H applications were recorded in 2019, and the lowest in 2021 due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Malaysia expects its durian exports to China to grow by 20-25% this year amid increasing demand and expanding domestic production.

It also marks the 11th anniversary of the establishment of the China-Malaysia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, which paved the path to a track of comprehensive, mutual and mature development.

Both parties will conduct feasibility studies to establish a facility to produce and supply battery components for commercial and industrial applications.

Malaysia and China will further strengthen collaboration in palm oil supply chains, technological innovation, and market expansion this year,