Stability is a crucial selling point, said a political observer, adding that any party promising stability will likely be favoured by both small businesses and big companies.

With multiple Malay-based parties competing in the Nov 19 general election, experts say the Malay votes will be split, with no coalition likely to win a simple majority.

Caretaker prime minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob said that political parties in Sabah and Sarawak cannot be left out in the formation of the federal government after Malaysia’s 15th General Election.

Syabira Yusoff, a cardiovascular researcher based in London, edged out two other contestants in the final of The Great British Bake Off.

The Xi-Biden meeting sends a powerful signal that the two leaders are able to manage their complicated relationship, said US Trade Representative Katherine Tai.

The country has been plagued with several cases of corruption, with former Prime Minister Najib Razak currently serving a 12-year jail sentence for his involvement in the 1MDB scandal.

Two incumbent ministers, Tengku Zafrul and Khairy Jamaluddin are among Barisan Nasional’s younger leaders eyeing a win in Selangor.

As Indonesia’s G20 presidency comes to an end, analysts said Mr Widodo is under pressure to demonstrate a successful legacy and leadership, while maintaining the country’s desire to unite the bloc amid growing geopolitical tensions.

Many local enterprises are looking to make better sales, with Indonesia hosting the global event on the resort island. 

The partnership will mobilise US$20 billion over the next three to five years to accelerate a just energy transition.

The formation of a bloc could push the federal government to give the two states greater autonomy and a higher revenue share from their oil and gas resources.

The bourse wants to play an increasingly central role in bridging investors between China and the rest of the world - and vice versa, Nicholas Aguzin tells CNA during a visit to Singapore.