Is Madani Mart Just a Big Rehash Copy of Najib Razak Kedai 1Malaysia?
When the Madani government introduced the "Madani Mart" concept, many Malaysians quickly recognized its similarity to the "Kedai 1Malaysia" program launched by former Prime Minister...
Iran War Oil Crisis Gives Anwar a Massive Shock at Malaysia Fuel Subsidy Bill
Malaysia’s fuel subsidy bill has skyrocketed from RM700 million to RM3.2 billion in just a few days. This fourfold increase has been driven by the...
Malaysia’s Capital Market Masterplan 2026–2030 (CMP4): Big Ambitious Plans or Financial Mirage?
In March 2026, Malaysia’s Securities Commission launched its Capital Market Masterplan 2026–2030 (CMP4), a bold strategic framework designed to transform the country’s financial landscape. Presented...
Sunway Healthcare IPO: A Bold Game-Changer for Malaysia’s Thriving Healthcare Sector
In a move that is set to make waves in Malaysia’s financial markets, Sunway Healthcare Holdings Bhd has announced the launch of its Initial Public...
SIA and MAS Announce Huge Tie-Up Pending Malaysian Authorities Approval
Singapore Airlines (SIA) and Malaysia Airlines (MAS) have announced a formalized tie-up that will see both carriers enhance their cooperation in the near future. The...
RON95 Petrol Malaysia: Big Moves to Tighten Enforcement on Foreign Vehicles
Malaysia is preparing to tighten long-standing rules governing the sale of subsidised RON95 petrol Malaysia to foreign-registered vehicles, a move that will materially change how...
Indian Banks Big Boosts into Southeast Asia with Malaysia and Indonesia Expansion
India’s state-owned Indian Bank is taking a cautious but symbolically important step abroad, announcing plans to open full branches in Malaysia and Indonesia, alongside a...
Altantuya Murder in Malaysia 20 Years On: Facts Controversies and the Cost of Misinformation
Nearly two decades after the murder of Altantuya Shaariibuu, the case remains one of the most discussed and emotionally charged episodes in Malaysia’s modern history....
Malaysia’s Massive Employment Pass Reset Signals a New Talent Era
From 1 June 2026, Malaysia’s revised Employment Pass framework marks one of the most consequential labour policy shifts in over a decade. The government has...
Alliance Bank taps rising SME digitalisation with new Biz-Xpress debit card
As Malaysian small and medium enterprises (SME) push deeper into digitalisation, payments are emerging as both an enabler and a bottleneck. Cross-border trade, online sales...