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Can Malaysia Keep Fuel Subsidies Sustainable?
Malaysia is facing a prolonged period of energy uncertainty, with the government warning that oil price and supply volatility could persist for anoth…
1 month, 4 weeks ago
The Philippines : Growth vs Inflation
The Philippines is facing a more difficult macroeconomic environment as the fallout from Middle East tensions continues to drive elevated global oil …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
Market Expectations for the Second Half of 2026
Global markets are entering the second half of 2026 under growing pressure from multiple fronts : rising geopolitical tensions, elevated energy price…
1 month, 4 weeks ago
Curtain Rises on Johor State Elections
Campaigning for the Johor state elections has officially begun after Nomination Day on 27 June. What did Nomination Day reveal about each coalition's…
2 months ago
PAC Reckoning on Medical Inflation
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has tabled a 1,999-page report examining rising medical insurance premiums and private hospital charges. With 17 …
2 months ago
Hybrid Work Becomes the New Normal
Malaysia is formalising hybrid work in the civil service, with public sector employees set to work from home two days a week from August 1. The move …
2 months ago
LRT3 Finally Launches .. After Numerous Delays
The LRT3 Shah Alam Line is set to begin full operations soon, adding 37km of new rail connectivity across the Klang Valley and promising major improv…
2 months ago
Malaysia's Road Safety Overhaul : Enforcement Still Needed
Malaysia has passed major amendments to the Road Transport Act, introducing higher fines, stronger enforcement powers, and new offences such as illeg…
2 months ago
Southeast Asia Banks Face a Tougher Second Half
Bank lending across Southeast Asia is expected to slow as weaker global trade, higher interest rates, and persistent inflation weigh on credit demand…
2 months ago
US Expands AI Alliance to Challenge China
The United States is expanding its Pax Silica initiative to strengthen supply chains for semiconductors, critical minerals, and other technologies es…
2 months ago