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Tax breaks bearing fruit as Japanese firms consider Malaysia over Singapore, says report

Malaysia came in second choice after Thailand for Japanese companies considering a move of their regional headquarters out of Singapore, with rising costs there and tax incentives here cited as the main reason, a report by Nikkei Asia said

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Cleared for layoffs? AirAsia to retrench 20% of workforce in major cost-cutting move

This allegedly involves cabin services, cargo and logistics, engineering and maintenance, as well as the commercial division, according to Scoop’s source

Short-lived La Niña expected in early 2026, but stable weather to follow

MetMalaysia forecasts cool conditions and brief shifts in rainfall patterns before returning to normal

38% of AirAsia flights delayed in 2024: Loke

Minister outlines measures to improve on-time performance, including incentives, penalties, and full refunds for major delays