Deft Malaysian diplomacy reassured Beijing of its good intentions without making major concessions in security, trade, or maritime travel; subtly maintained strong ties to the United States; kept Japan in the loop; and held ASEAN together in the face of mounting Chinese pressure.

TBY talks to HE Maithripala Sirisena, President of Sri Lanka, on the growing bilateral relationship, the benefits of an FTA between Malaysia and Sri Lanka, and his hopes for the direction of relations.

Often overlooked for its nexus at one of the most peaceful junctures of the world—and hence as somehow less dynamic than the Middle Kingdom or as awe-inspiring as the ever-exciting Middle East—the ASEAN block is nonetheless not to be taken lightly.

By increasing commercial, cultural, agricultural, and technological ties, Hungary and Malaysia have far more to gain from closer collaboration than mere profits.

Malaysia is living the dream of a diversified economy, with an array of FTAs also boosting growth across all sectors.

TBY talks to Dato' Azman Mahmud, CEO of Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA), on downstream investments, the Eleventh Malaysia Plan, and smart manufacturing.

TBY talks to Dato' Kamaruzzaman Abu Kassim, President & Chief Executive of Johor Corporation (JCorp), on managing a wide portfolio, the new Ibrahim International Business District, and the role of China in the region.

TBY talks to Tan Sri Dato' Sri Abdul Wahid bin Omar, Former Minister in the Prime Minister's Department of Malaysia, on reducing oil dependency, boosting sustainable infrastructure, and preparing for rainy days.

TBY talks to Datuk Zainal Amanshah, CEO of InvestKL, on global aspirations, becoming an FDI hub, and synergizing with China.

TBY recently gathered some of Malaysia's top businesspeople to discuss the role of fintech, the innovation ecosystem, and the outlook for the next five years.

OBOR has the potential to reshape global trade, connect major economic blocs, and affect the lives of 4.4 billion people in 65 countries.

TBY talks to Tan Sri Dato' Dr. Michael O.K. Yeoh, CEO of Asian Strategy & Leadership Institute (ASLI), on infrastructural opportunities, the ASEAN economic community, and smart cities.

According to Credit Suisse, the CNB is forecast holding on rates in response to recent ringgit instability.

TBY talks to Datuk Johari Abdul Ghani, Minister of Finance II, on the potential of Islamic banking, building a sharia-compliant marketplace, and Islamic wealth management.

The departure of Dr. Zeti Akhtar Aziz from Negara's top position kept many uneasy for a period of time. While a satisfactory successor has been chosen, Aziz leaves behind a legacy of one of the world's most renowned central bank leaders.

TBY talks to Chartsiri Sophonpanich, President of Bangkok Bank, and Piti Sithi-Amnuai, Chairman of Bangkok Bank Berhad, on the bank's strategies for different markets and future plans.

TBY talks to Chung Chee Leong, President & CEO of Cagamas Berhad, on supporting asset purchases, the importance of sukuk issuing capacity, and strategies for overcoming currency volatilities.

Islamic financing products make up a large percentage of held assets among these companies, all of which are looking to grow their competencies in the sector.

Well organized and set for consolidation, Malaysia's insurance universe will belong to those who rebrand themselves as service providers, and not product vendors.

TBY talks to Nan Yusri Nan Rahimy, Group Managing Director, Deleum on the energy sector.

The Pengerang Industrial Complex is set to be come a cornerstone of Malaysia's industrial and energy sectors as a result to its prime location and wide array of services.

Palm oil industry players have the potential to significantly increase their revenues by exploring options further down the downstream sector.

TBY talks to Mohd Zamzam bin Jaafar, CEO of the Malaysia Nuclear Power Corporation (MNPC), on the progress being made on the path toward nuclear energy, the international and national guidelines that are being followed, and the regional perspectives on nuclear energy.

Malaysia continues to stand out as the destination of choice for foreign investors as a result of the government's open economic policies, strategic infrastructural planning, and central location in ASEAN.

TBY talks to Dato' Azmi Mohd Ali, Senior Partner at Azmi & Associates, on the expected issues with the AEC, its work on Islamic banking, and improving the regulatory environment.