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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 resili…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
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 Pyongy…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
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 Muhyiddi…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
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 li…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
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 a…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
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 th…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
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 develo…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
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 electio…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Can Malaysia Break the Politics of Patronage?
Questions about political patronage and institutional independence have resurfaced following controversy over access to constituency development fund…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
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 mountin…
2 months, 3 weeks ago