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Budget 2026: A Boost for SMEs?
Budget 2026 has been lauded as a positive and pragmatic plan for Malaysia’s small and medium enterprises, with billions channelled toward financing g…
10 months, 2 weeks ago
Budget 2026 for F&B: Tackling Rising Costs in Malaysia’s Food Industry
Malaysia’s F&B sector is facing mounting cost pressures from higher wages, ingredient prices, and the expanded 8% SST. Will Budget 2026 deliver the r…
10 months, 3 weeks ago
Trump Pushes Limits of Presidential Power
This week President Donald Trump has deployed National Guard troops to Chicago in response to rising protests against immigration enforcement actions…
10 months, 3 weeks ago
Insurance Industry Grapples with Inflation and Soaring Accident Expenses
Antony Lee, Deputy Chairman of the General Insurance Association of Malaysia (PIAM), explains the factors contributing to higher repair costs for ele…
10 months, 3 weeks ago
Construction, A Budget 2026 Winner?
Malaysia’s construction sector has had a standout year so far. More than RM126 billion worth of contracts have already been awarded year-to-date. Wil…
10 months, 3 weeks ago
Whole Government Approach Needed For Elderly Welfare
The government has launched the Elderly Action Plan 2026–2030 to improve care and support for senior citizens across Malaysia. With life expectancy n…
10 months, 3 weeks ago
Keir Starmer's Charm Offensive in India
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is visiting India this week to build upon the free trade agreement secured between London and New Delhi in July. How m…
10 months, 3 weeks ago
Chip Players Seek Talent Push in Budget 2026
The semiconductor sector makes up 70% of Malaysia’s total E&E exports accounting for nearly RM440 billion ringgit in 2024. With the threat of US tari…
10 months, 3 weeks ago
An Optimistic Outlook for Asian Equities
More funds are expected to flow into Asian equities if US interest rates continue to decline and the de-dollarisation trend persists. Michael Chang, …
10 months, 3 weeks ago
Malaysia, Turning Digital Progress into Real Economic Benefits
Malaysia has made major strides in digital infrastructure, data governance, and institutional coordination as guided by the Public Sector Digitalisat…
10 months, 3 weeks ago