The latest edition of British weekly The Economist has been banned in Malaysia, according to industry sources.

"Yes, it has been banned," said one source that operates a bookshop in Kuala Lumpur. A separate source also confirmed the matter.

The reason behind the ban has not been disclosed. Malaysiakini has contacted the Home Ministry and The Economist for comment.

However, this week's edition contains an article that touches on Southeast Asian royals, including those in Malaysia. The article is available online.