This paper analyzes the issues and problems while looking at the trends and developments of serials publishing in Malaysia. The first section provides background; topics addressed include the country and people of Malaysia, the history of serials publishing in Malaysia, categories and formats of serials publishing, academic publications, government publications, commercial publications, and electronic resources. Collection development is discussed in the second section, including selection of Malaysian serials, cooperative serials collection projects, bibliographic control, and access to Malaysian serials. (Contains 13 notes and references.) (MES)