The Alarming Reality Behind Malaysia’s Wage Stagnation
Why Have Malaysian Salaries Remained Stagnant? Malaysia has long been regarded as one of Southeast Asia's most successful economies. The country has attracted billions of...
Jumbo Group East Coast Home Closure: Death knell or Rebirth?
An End of an Era at East Coast Jumbo Group’s Jumbo Seafood at East Coast has, for nearly four decades, been one of Singapore’s most...
What Is Really Driving Malaysia’s Rohingya Negative Backlash?
A petition on Change.org calling for the removal of Rohingya refugees from Malaysia has reignited a national debate. The creator, listed only as "Saya Anak...
SpaceX Massive IPO: Is the USD1.75 Trillion Valuation Reality or Science Fiction?
The proposed SpaceX mega IPO is shaping up to be one of the largest public offerings in history. At a reported valuation of USD1.75 trillion,...
Workers’ Party Faces Internal Chaos Amid Pritam Singh Challenge
For weeks, Singapore’s political discussion has focused on a single question: will Pritam Singh survive the upcoming Special Cadre Members' Conference on June 28? It...
ASEAN Islamic Finance Poised for Massive Growth Spurt. May Top US$2 Trillion by 2035
The ASEAN Islamic finance industry is expected to cross the US$1 trillion mark by the end of 2026 according to Fitch Ratings. The industry reached...
1MDB Scandal: Have Malaysians Been Misled?
For more than a decade, Malaysians have been told that 1MDB was one of the country's greatest financial scandals. The narrative was simple and repeated...
Halal Economy is Booming in Southeast Asia with strong presence at THAIFEX 2026
Strong halal food presence at THAIFEX, one of Thailand and Asia's largest food and beverage trade exhibitions, highlights a growing reality in global commerce. The...
Prominent Singapore Office Tower One Raffles Place in Landmark S$2.3 Billion Sale
One of Singapore’s most recognisable skyscrapers could soon change hands in what may become one of the city-state’s largest office property deals in recent years....
The Dangerous Illusion Behind AI Job Cuts
As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes a boardroom priority, an increasingly familiar corporate narrative is emerging. Companies announce artificial intelligence adoption plans alongside workforce reductions, presenting...
