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Improving logistics and connectivity is a key element of the next phase in Johor’s development. Progress has been made in expanding highways to reduce travel times between the state capital, Johor Bahru, and its towns and resorts, but the authorities are intensifying efforts in line with plans to transform Johor Bahru into Malaysia’s second...

With its stunning rainforests, beautiful beaches and rich biodiversity, Sabah’s potential as a tourist destination is undeniable. Yet while a series of incidents have slowed the sector’s development since 2014, there are abundant signs of a strong recovery, and decisive steps are being taken to position the sector for future growth.

With major oil and gas deposits offshore, Sabah has long been a key part of Malaysia’s hydrocarbons industry – a major driver of the national economy. Indeed, since the first commercial discoveries were made offshore in the Sabah Delta Basin back in the early 1970s, oil and gas have made up a considerable slice of Sabah’s state revenues. This...

Just 1 km across the water from Singapore, Johor Bahru (JB) has long been in the shadow of its glamorous neighbour, but now both the local and federal governments are stepping up efforts to transform the city of 1m people into a vibrant 21st-century metropolis. JB is in the midst of a major makeover, both as one of the five development zones...