Islamic Extremism Perceptions Test Malaysian Investment Advocate

Overcoming foreign investor misconceptions that Malaysia harbors Islamic extremists and lacks infrastructure is Zainal Amanshah’s biggest challenge.

Trade, security on agenda for Obama in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Opening the first visit to Malaysia by a U.S. president in nearly half a century, Barack Obama looked ahead Saturday to economic and security talks with Prime Minister Najib Razak, who leads a southeast Asian nation with an important role in Obama's efforts to forge deeper ties with the region.