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Can Australia Further Reform Its Gun Laws?
Following the recent mass shooting at Sydney’s Bondi Beach, questions have been asked about how strict are Australia’s gun controls. Professor Andre…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
Preparing for Full Ban on Vape and E-Cigarrettes
Yesterday, Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad reaffirmed that a full ban on vape and e-cigarettes might happen as early as mid-2026, with …
8 months, 2 weeks ago
Asean's Fortunes in 2026
Asean equities are a tale of two halves with Singapore and Indonesia outperforming and Thailand and Philippines languishing while Malaysia is sandwic…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
A Long Overdue Cabinet Reshuffle
After weeks of speculation, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim finally announced a cabinet reshuffle following 4 ministerial vacancies. Dr. Azmi…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
Evaluating Malaysia’s Education Reforms
Malaysia’s education system is undergoing reforms aimed at improving teacher welfare, enhancing infrastructure, and addressing student discipline. Da…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
The Ayer Hitam Reserve Debate Highlights Development Decisions Transparency
A proposed development near Selangor’s Ayer Hitam Forest Reserve has captured national attention, touching on the broader issues of planning transpar…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
2026, Time for Small-Mid Cap Stocks?
On a year-to-date basis, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia Small Cap Index is down 13%. However are valuations in this space too attractive to ignore? Lee Meng…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
Why the UEC Question Won’t Go Away
The debate over recognising the Unified Examination Certificate, or UEC, for entry into Malaysia’s public universities has resurfaced once again, wit…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
Ukraine: Is Peace Finally Possible?
Following recent peace talks in Berlin, both US President Donald Trump and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz have expressed optimism for a real peace …
8 months, 2 weeks ago
Sabah's Budget Laying the Foundation for Transformation
The theme for Sabah's budget is ‘Driving Development, Prioritising the People’s Well-Being’. We ask Zafri Zulkeffeli, Deputy Chief Economist of BIMB …
8 months, 2 weeks ago