Editorial team
Nicholas Pereira
International Business Editor
Covers regional and global business developments with relevance to Malaysian companies, trade and markets.
About Nicholas Pereira
Nicholas Pereira is BursaKL’s International Business Editor. He follows business and economic developments beyond Malaysia, with particular attention to Southeast Asia and the international markets connected to Malaysian companies. His coverage includes cross-border investment, trade, major corporate announcements and overseas market developments.
He selects stories for their relevance to BursaKL’s readers and works from official announcements and published international reports. His focus is on identifying the companies, countries and commercial links involved, while keeping the source’s facts separate from speculation about their wider effects.
What they cover
- Southeast Asian and international business news
- Cross-border trade and investment
- Overseas company and stock exchange announcements
- Global economic developments relevant to Malaysia
How our stories are madeReport a mistake
Latest stories from Nicholas Pereira
- Investment & Expansion
Malaysia targets EU trade agreement signing by end of June 2027
Negotiations are nearly 80% complete, but palm oil and automotive issues remain under discussion, according to Johari Abdul Ghani.
- Investment & Expansion
IOI Properties seeks 50% stake in Singapore’s One Raffles Place
The group and a CapitaLand Investment-managed entity have submitted a joint expression of interest, with due diligence and exclusive negotiations under way.
- Markets & Listings
Gold edges higher as traders weigh US-Iran tensions and interest rates
US borrowing costs are expected to remain unchanged later this month, while a Federal Reserve official has signalled increases over the medium term.
- Markets & Listings
Ringgit edges up against US dollar ahead of Budget 2027
The currency opened lower against the euro, yen and pound, while an economist said fiscal discipline would remain important to its strength.
- Investment & Expansion
Malaysia seeks more local sourcing and advanced R&D from US companies
Sim Tze Tzin urged Malaysia to use its industrial capabilities to attract quality US investment as competition from other Asian countries intensifies.
- Markets & Listings
Ringgit edges higher against US dollar ahead of Budget 2027
An economist said markets were watching the fiscal deficit outlook as energy price shocks were expected to affect the 2026 target.
- Markets & Listings
Ringgit slips against US dollar but gains against major currencies
The US Dollar Index rose 0.42 per cent to 102.26 points, with an economist linking the stronger greenback to concerns over Europe’s fiscal outlook.
- Markets & Listings
Ringgit edges lower against US dollar at opening
The local currency also weakened against the pound and euro, but gained against the yen.
- EV, Energy & Manufacturing
Malaysia and France expected to sign energy transition MOU
Fadillah said discussions with the French ambassador also covered renewable energy and closer bilateral cooperation.
- Investment & Expansion
Dialog JV awarded exploration concession in Thailand
The L8/66 block carries a US$14.3 million (RM58.4 million) minimum work commitment, with the award still subject to an agreement and conditions.
- Markets & Listings
Ringgit edges up against US dollar ahead of Budget 2027
The currency weakened against the euro, British pound and most ASEAN peers, while gaining against the Japanese yen and Philippine peso.
- Investment & Expansion
World Bank backs incorporating GST features into Malaysia’s SST
Input tax credits could ease tax cascading, while a broader tax base would support revenue, according to the bank’s lead economist for Malaysia.
