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The Sabah Revenue Debate
The federal government has reaffirmed Sabah’s right to a 40% revenue share under MA63, but legal appeals, technical challenges, and political realiti…
5 months, 2 weeks ago
The Malaysia-US ART That Fell Apart
The Malaysia-US Agreement for Reciprocal Trade (ART) is up in the air after the US Supreme Court struck down President Trump's tariffs in February. W…
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Malaysia’s Political Realignment : Gearing Up For GE16
In recent days, Malaysia’s political landscape is entering a new phase of realignment as UMNO welcomes back prodigal members, MUDA has a new presiden…
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Malaysia’s Car Loan Overhaul: Better For Us?
Malaysia’s vehicle financing landscape is undergoing a major shift with the implementation of the Hire Purchase (Amendment) Act 2026, which could be …
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Higher Oil Prices Squeeze Petrol Dealer Margins
Rising global oil prices, driven by ongoing Middle East tensions, threaten to push Malaysia’s RON95 fuel above the current subsidised rate of RM1.99 …
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Policing Dissent: Testing Academic Freedom and Civic Space Limits
Police questioning of an academic and a civil society leader has triggered debate about academic freedom and civic space in Malaysia. What protection…
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Malaysia’s Fiscal Dilemma: Managing Rising Oil Prices and Subsidies
Rising global oil prices are putting governments under renewed fiscal pressure. For Malaysia, the challenge is complex. While the country exports ene…
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Has Gold Lost Its Sheen?
Gold is traditionally seen as a safe-haven asset, but prices have struggled recently despite elevated geopolitical tensions. What’s driving this disc…
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Will the War on Iran Spiral Further?
Escalation of the War on Iran is spreading across the Gulf, threatening energy routes and regional stability. Ryan Bohl, Senior Middle East and North…
5 months, 2 weeks ago
SMEs Stay Afloat Amid Middle East Turbulence
Malaysia SME sector is feeling the ripple effects of rising tensions in the Middle East through shipping delays, higher costs, and supply chain disru…
5 months, 2 weeks ago