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Issue with BNPL Surge in Malaysia
Buy Now Pay Later use is surging in Malaysia. Transactions jumped to 243 million last year, worth more than 21 billion ringgit, with outstanding BNPL…
7 months ago
China's Military Purge Reaches New Heights
China’s military leadership is facing fresh upheaval by the purge of two of its most senior generals including Zhang Youxia, one of President Xi Jinp…
7 months ago
What's Next for Malaysia's Corruption Fight
Malaysia’s anti-corruption efforts are under renewed scrutiny following claims of billions recovered in stolen public funds. Pushpan Murugiah of the …
7 months ago
Banks In Singapore Poised to Do Well in 2026
Singapore’s three biggest banks have turned in a resilient but mixed performance as they closed out 2025. But with global rate cuts taking hold, what…
7 months ago
Inside Myanmar’s 2025 (Disputed) General Election
Myanmar has concluded its latest general election under heavy restrictions, with major opposition parties banned and large parts of the country unabl…
7 months ago
Middle Powers Need Each Other For Trade and Political Might
Recently, the Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said that middle powers need to move from being rule-takers to rule-shapers. From a trade and inves…
7 months ago
Making TikTok American
After years of political and legal uncertainty, TikTok has struck a deal allowing it to continue operating in the US under a majority American-owned …
7 months ago
Malaysia's Civil Service: From Youth to Attitudes
Applications to Malaysia’s civil service are falling even as the Public Service Commission plans to hire more in 2026. Syafiq Ridzwan, Chief of Infor…
7 months ago
Sunway Bid for IJM Gets Complicated
Earlier this month, Sunway Berhad launched a conditional takeover offer for IJM Corporation Berhad, valued about 11 billion ringgit, largely through …
7 months, 1 week ago
MHIT Part of Bigger Solution to Tackle Medical Costs
Private healthcare costs are rising, insurance premiums have jumped, and the central bank has published a whitepaper proposing a base medical and hea…
7 months, 1 week ago