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ASEAN Weighs Bloc Options Amidst Energy Crisis
The 48th ASEAN Summit hosted by the Philippines in Cebu last week took place against the backdrop of an energy crisis squeezing the economic outlook …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Fuel Supplies: ‘Stay Calm But Be Aware’
As we enter the third month of the conflicts in the Middle East, Malaysia finds itself at a complex economic crossroads, balancing the demands of a v…
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Singapore-NZ Pledge Trade Access in Crisis
Singapore and New Zealand have signed The Agreement on Trade in Essential Supplies, a move aimed at keeping trade channels open even when global disr…
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Bank Negara: OPR Holds, GDP Outlook Cautious But Positive
Yesterday, Bank Negara Malaysia’s Monetary Policy Committee maintained the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 2.75%. According to the MPC’s statement, wh…
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Malaysia Tightens the Rules on Imported EVs
Malaysia’s latest EV import rules are set to reshape the market by raising entry thresholds for fully imported electric vehicles in a bid to encourag…
3 months, 3 weeks ago
AirAsia’s Big Bet on the Future of Budget Flying
AirAsia’s massive Airbus A220 order comes at a time when the global aviation industry is facing rising fuel costs, geopolitical disruption, and growi…
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Are Highways Still the Backbone of Malaysia’s Growth?
Malaysia’s highways are increasingly being viewed not just as transport links, but as critical economic infrastructure supporting logistics, supply c…
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Indonesia's Growth Surprise: Can the Momentum Last?
Indonesia’s economy expanded 5.61% in the first quarter, its fastest pace in more than three years and well ahead of market expectations, boosted by …
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Can Rain Rave Become Malaysia’s Next Tourism Success Story?
The Rain Rave Water Music Festival drew huge crowds, major online attention, and claims of significant tourism revenue, but also sparked debate over …
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Upcoming Polls: Dynamics on the Ground
As the GE-16 approaches, scrutiny is intensifying across Johor, Melaka, and Negeri Sembilan. In Melaka and Johor, where state polls are expected by F…
3 months, 3 weeks ago