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Wawasan Negara Enters the Political Arena
In Malaysian politics, one day you’re in, another day you’re out - but one can always stage a comeback, as Dato’ Hamzah Zainuddin, the MP for Larut ha...
Cracks Beneath Malaysia's Resilience
Malaysia’s economy continues to attract strong investment, with both foreign and domestic capital flowing into key sectors despite a challenging globa...
Trump Declares Iran Breakthrough, But Can the Peace Hold?
After more than 100 days of conflict, the United States and Iran have announced a ceasefire framework that could reopen the Strait of Hormuz and ease...
Inside Malaysia’s Rohingya Refugee Community
A petition calling for the removal of Rohingya refugees from Malaysia has reignited public debate over one of the country’s most complex humanitarian...
Japan-Malaysia Ties Gain Strategic Importance
As geopolitical tensions and supply chain shifts reshape the global economy, Japan and Malaysia are moving to deepen cooperation in areas such as semi...
Why Aren’t (Some) Malaysian Stocks Getting Enough Attention?
The Securities Commission has flagged a growing visibility problem among listed companies on Bursa Malaysia, with some firms lacking dedicated investo...
Healthcare Moves Beyond Recovery Phase
Malaysia’s healthcare sector delivered a steady first quarter, supported by stronger patient volumes, improving case mix, and signs of recovery in the...
How Should Malaysia Manage the Rohingya Issue?
A petition calling for the removal of Rohingya refugees from Malaysia has reignited debate over one of the country’s most complex humanitarian and pol...
Beyond Investment: What Does Malaysia Really Gain?
Malaysia continues to attract strong investment flows into sectors such as semiconductors, AI, data centres, and digital infrastructure. But as highli...
Data Centres : The Next Phase of Construction Growth?
Malaysia’s construction sector continues to grow, but the drivers behind the expansion are changing as data centres emerged as the key growth engine,...
Malaysia's Q1 FDI Data : What the Numbers Tell Us
Malaysia’s approved investments edged slightly lower in the first quarter of 2026, slipping 0.2% year-on-year, but still point to a relatively resilie...
What Is Xi Signalling in North Korea?
Chinese President Xi Jinping’s first visit to North Korea in seven years comes as regional dynamics continue to shift amid closer ties between Pyongya...
PAS-Bersatu : It's Complicated
PAS has ended its cooperation with Bersatu, the party it founded Perikatan Nasional with six years ago, although Bersatu's President Tan Sri Muhyiddin...
Is South Korea Entering a New Growth Cycle?
South Korea’s economy has posted its strongest quarterly growth in more than four years, driven by robust semiconductor exports and growing demand lin...
Why Are More Hikers Getting Into Trouble?
Malaysia has seen a noticeable rise in hiking-related emergencies this year, with more people getting lost, injured, or requiring rescue in forests an...
Can Airlines Still Grow Profitably?
The global aviation industry continues to benefit from strong passenger demand and record revenue, but airline executives are increasingly warning tha...
Malaysia Property 2026 : Margin Pressures Data Centres
Malaysia's property sector enters mid-2026 with a mixed picture as revenues rose, margin pressures building up and a shift towards data centre develop...
The Battle for Negeri Sembilan, A Madani Referendum
Negeri Sembilan has dissolved its state assembly more than two years before its term was due to end, setting the stage for an unexpected snap election...
Can Malaysia Break the Politics of Patronage?
Questions about political patronage and institutional independence have resurfaced following controversy over access to constituency development funds...
Malaysia vs Indonesia : A Palm Oil Trade War?
Indonesia's latest intervention in palm oil exports is reshaping the conversation around regional competitiveness, as Malaysia's exports face mounting...
Does Malaysia's Heritage Law Go Far Enough?
More than 20 years after the National Heritage Act 2005 came into force, questions remain over whether Malaysia's cultural and historical assets are a...
More Tariffs, More Headache for Malaysian Exporters
The United States is considering new tariffs on imports from dozens of economies, including Malaysia, under a Section 301 investigation tied to forced...
Are Cracks Emerging in Trump’s Coalition?
President Donald Trump remains the dominant figure in Republican politics, but recent developments suggest growing tensions within his own party. A bi...
Could Negeri Sembilan Be Next?
The dissolution of the Johor state assembly has intensified political tensions beyond the state’s borders, with Negeri Sembilan now emerging as a pote...
Can Malaysia Stay Ahead in Medical Tourism?
Malaysia’s medical tourism industry continues to grow, attracting nearly two million healthcare travellers and generating billions in revenue, but the...
The Shangri-La Dialogue and Asia’s New Security Order
The recent Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore brought together defence ministers and senior security officials from across the world against a backdrop...
What’s Really at Stake in the Johor Election?
Johor is heading to the polls earlier than expected after the state assembly was dissolved nearly two years ahead of schedule, setting up one of Malay...
Is the China EV Juggernaut Unstoppable?
Despite higher EU tariffs, Chinese automakers continue to make headway in the European EV market and are outstripping international competition in bat...
Can SpaceX Justify Its $1.8 Trillion Valuation?
Elon Musk’s SpaceX is expected to enter the public markets as early as this month. With what could become the largest IPO in Wall Street history, we t...
Who Really Profits From the World Cup?
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to be the biggest in the tournament’s history, spanning three countries, expanding to 48 teams, and generating forecast...
Can Kuala Lumpur Sustain Its Concert Boom?
Kuala Lumpur is positioning itself as a major live entertainment destination in Asia, with a packed calendar of international concerts expected to dra...
Are Malaysia’s Job Losses a Warning Sign of Deeper Labour Market Strain?
Malaysia’s labour market is sending increasingly mixed signals, with more than 7,000 workers reportedly losing their jobs in April even as employers c...
South Korea's Economy: How Strong Is It Really?
South Korea’s economy is on a tear, powered by surging semiconductor exports, strong AI-related demand and one of Asia’s best-performing equity market...
The Road to GE16 is Increasingly Confusing
Malaysia’s political landscape appears to be entering another phase of fragmentation and realignment ahead of GE16, with tensions within Perikatan Nas...
Can Malaysia’s Construction Sector Withstand Rising Cost Pressures?
Malaysia’s construction sector is coming under mounting pressure as higher diesel prices continue pushing up transport, material, and project costs ac...
India : Between Growth and Geopolitics
India remains one of the world’s fastest-growing major economies, powered by resilient domestic demand and aggressive infrastructure spending. But as...
Indonesia’s Economic Challenges & Prabowo's Legacy
Indonesia wants to centralise control over key commodity exports, including palm oil, coal, and nickel, through a new state agency, Danantara Sumberda...
Can Malaysia’s New Online Safety Rules Change Platform Behaviour?
Malaysia’s Online Safety Act is entering a major new phase with the introduction of the Child Protection Code and Risk Mitigation Code from June 1. Th...
Singapore Economy Stays Resilient in Q12026
Yesterday, Singapore’s Ministry of Trade and Industry announced that the country’s first-quarter GDP surged by a better-than-expected 6% year-on-year,...
FMM: Expedite Implementation of Government Procurement Act
Although Parliament passed the Government Procurement Bill 2025 in September last year, the government has yet to gazette a commencement date for impl...