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Strait of Malacca: Freedom of Navigation for All?
After weeks with the Strait of Hormuz on everyone’s lips, the Strait of Malacca comes into view after a suggestion from an Indonesian minister that i…
4 months ago
Sedition Act: Protection for Whom?
Malaysia’s Sedition Act 1948 has once again come under scrutiny amid a rise in enforcement. Between 2024 and 2025, a total of 90 cases were recorded …
4 months ago
How Real Is China's Economic Rebound?
China’s economy has kicked off the year stronger than expected, with first-quarter GDP expanding 5% despite global energy shocks and supply chain dis…
4 months ago
Fentanyl Fears Surface in Malaysia’s Vape Market
The discovery of fentanyl-laced vape products has raised alarm over the infiltration of dangerous synthetic drugs into Malaysia’s consumer market. As…
4 months, 1 week ago
SC Annual Report 2025 : An Analysis
The Securities Commission Malaysia's latest annual report has revealed a record year for IPOs and fundraising which also exposed a widening structura…
4 months, 1 week ago
Malaysia Is Ageing Faster Than It Can Cope
New findings from NHMS 2025 show that only a small fraction of older Malaysians are ageing well, with rising rates of chronic disease, frailty, and c…
4 months, 1 week ago
Sandakan Fire Tests Malaysia’s Disaster Response
A devastating fire in Sandakan has displaced thousands and exposed the vulnerabilities of densely populated water villages. As relief efforts get und…
4 months, 1 week ago
AI Hype Meets Reality in Big Tech Earnings
As Big Tech heads into a pivotal earnings season, the focus is shifting from AI hype to actual returns. With massive investments, leadership changes …
4 months, 1 week ago
Aviation: Keep Your Seat-belts On?
The global aviation sector is facing a fresh wave of disruption. This time, it is not just about higher costs, but that the entire system is facing p…
4 months, 1 week ago
Malaysian IPOs: Volume Over Value?
Global IPO markets are stabilising, with proceeds rising even as volumes remain flat, pointing to capital concentrating in fewer, larger deals. In Ma…
4 months, 1 week ago