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Malaysia’s Economic Growth Slows to 5.3% as Global Conflict Begins to Strain Economy

KUALA LUMPUR, APRIL— Malaysia’s economic growth has slowed to 5.3% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2026, reflecting early signs of strain from escalating global conflicts and rising energy costs, even as the country maintains overall economic resilience. The latest advance estimates show a moderation from the 6.3% growth recorded in the final quarter of…

Novo Nordisk Weight-Loss Drug May Better Preserve Muscle Mass Than Eli Lilly’s, Study Finds

KUALA LUMPUR,APRIL — A new study has found that a leading weight-loss drug developed by Novo Nordisk may better preserve lean body mass compared to a competing treatment from Eli Lilly, raising important considerations for patients and healthcare providers in the rapidly expanding obesity drug market. The research highlights a growing trade-off in modern weight-loss…