The world’s largest election will be spread across 6 weeks, involving nearly a billion voters.

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim highlighted how Johor is a key growth driver in Malaysia, with the state's progress and development among the top nationally.

Indonesia’s new capital city can increase economic interest in eastern Indonesia and provide an alternative route that connects the Indian and Pacific Oceans, says an S Rajaratnam School of International Studies fellow.

The government could be forced to reconsider allowing a second 5G operator, as a settlement between state-owned Digital Nasional Bhd and the politically powerful private telcos hits a stalemate, say industry sources.

PetroSaudi chief executive Tarek Obaid and his right-hand man are accused of squandering the 1MDB funds on precious stones, private jets, rented yachts and property in London and Geneva.

Improved incomes, less pressure and keeping closer to family were among the reasons given by young Chinese for seeking employment farther afield.

Beijing, for its efforts, has been unable to hold Myanmar’s military or armed groups to a ceasefire brokered in January.

India will begin a six week-long election season from Friday (Apr 19).

Official apartment units will be provided, with special allowances also in store for the pioneer batch. The government will bear the cost of flights and packing goods as well.