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Airlines Brace For Prolonged Middle East Disruption
Escalating tensions in the Middle East are disrupting global aviation and tourism, leaving thousands of travellers stranded and forcing airlines to r…
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Who Is Mojtaba Khamenei, The New Iran Supreme Leader?
Nine days after the US‑Israeli strikes that killed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the Assembly of Experts in Iran has named his son, Mojtaba Khamenei, as it…
5 months, 3 weeks ago
The RM6 Trillion Question: Is CMP4 Achievable?
The Securities Commission's Capital Market Masterplan 2026-2030 was launched yesterday, a five-year roadmap to build a larger, more inclusive, sustai…
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Brent Crude at US$100, Impact on Malaysia
Brent crude oil futures have surged amid escalating conflict in the Middle East, almost hitting US$110 a barrel before easing on hopes of de-escalati…
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Urgent Reforms Needed Before GE16
The defeat of the Prime Minister’s term-limit bill failed in Parliament last week has cast doubts on the Madani government’s commitment to pass much …
5 months, 3 weeks ago
China Contends with Multiple Challenges
All eyes were on the political elite of China as they convened for the annual Two Sessions meetings last week. The 2026 growth target was set at 4.5 …
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Singapore Banks Remain Resilient Despite New Headwinds
After reaping the rewards of a “higher for longer” interest rate environment over the past few years, the banking sector is facing new headwinds as l…
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Will Philippines Continue To Outperform?
Philippine equities are among the stronger performers in ASEAN this year, but questions remain over whether the rebound signals a lasting recovery. A…
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Nepal Votes: What Comes Next?
More than 19 million Nepalese voters went to the polls yesterday in the country’s first general election since the 2025 protests that toppled the gov…
5 months, 3 weeks ago
OPR To Remain At 2.75% In 2026?
Bank Negara Malaysia has kept the OPR unchanged at 2.75%, maintaining the level set after last year’s July rate cut as policymakers judge the current…
5 months, 3 weeks ago