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The Politics of Clean Governance
Malaysia’s anti-corruption framework is back under the spotlight, with the MACC proposing three new laws which include targeting misconduct in public…
5 months ago
Emerging Markets Brace for Iran War Credit Shocks
How might the conflict in Iran evolve into a broader credit shock for emerging markets? We assess the vulnerabilities across ASEAN and where Malaysia…
5 months ago
Unpaid Bills And The Strain On Public Hospitals
Malaysia’s public healthcare system is facing over RM100 million in unpaid bills from foreign patients, many of them undocumented migrants, raising q…
5 months, 1 week ago
Uncertain Chip Demand Clouds Malaysian Industry Outlook
Malaysia’s semiconductor sector is coming off a strong run, with E&E exports making up over 40 percent of total exports and continuing to grow into 2…
5 months, 1 week ago
Oil Crisis Boosts EV Demand
Chinese EV companies, in particular BYD, have seen a surge in sales following the outbreak of war in Iran and the ensuing energy crisis. What does th…
5 months, 1 week ago
Global Funds Turn Positive on Malaysia
Investors are being selective about their portfolio positioning amid inflamed geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Within Asia, that has started…
5 months, 1 week ago
How Global Shocks Are Driving Up Malaysia’s Food Prices
Malaysia’s food prices are under pressure as global tensions in West Asia disrupt fertiliser supplies and push up energy costs. How will these global…
5 months, 1 week ago
Cuba at Political Crossroads Amid US Pressure
Even as the war in Iran continues with no clear end, President Donald Trump already has his sights on another country: Cuba. The island state is unde…
5 months, 1 week ago
EV Momentum Picks Up in Malaysia
As countries grapple with rising pump prices resulting from the war in Iran, an unwitting beneficiary could be electric vehicles or EVs. What is the …
5 months, 1 week ago
Dire Straits For Oil Amid Hormuz Blockade
The Strait of Hormuz has been effectively closed to traffic for over two weeks since the start of the US-Israel-Iran war and creating an unprecedente…
5 months, 1 week ago