Anwar, Royal Decree, Najib: Justice or Favoritism?
Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak, convicted in 2022 for corruption linked to the 1MDB scandal, was sentenced to 12 years in prison. In February...
Malaysia’s New Regulatory Platform Law Sparks Policy Shift
Malaysia’s communications regulator has granted Tencent’s WeChat and ByteDance’s TikTok licenses to operate under a new social media law. However, other platforms face scrutiny for...
Malaysia’s Petronas: Federal vs. Sarawak State Control
Malaysia’s crown jewel, Petronas, faces a high-stakes battle with the Sarawak state government over control of liquefied natural gas (LNG) production. This fight could cost...
Anwar Government in Malaysia: Reform Promises Broken
Two years into Anwar Ibrahim’s tenure as Malaysia’s Prime Minister, his government is increasingly under fire for failing to deliver on its promises of reform,...
RTM Salary Crisis Highlights Lopsided Budget Priorities
Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM), the national broadcaster, has left over 700 part-time employees unpaid since June, revealing a troubling crisis in budget allocation and financial...
The Climbs and Drops of the Malaysian Ringgit Rollercoaster
The Malaysian ringgit has faced significant turbulence in recent months, characterized by rapid gains followed by a dramatic decline. In Q3 2024, the ringgit surged...
PMX’s Malaysia 2025 Budget Boosts Bumiputera Business Policy
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has taken a surprising turn in his stance on Bumiputera policies with the tabling of the 2025 Malaysia Budget. Anwar previously...
Elon Musk’s SpaceX Brings Starlink to Vietnam
Elon Musk’s SpaceX has announced plans to invest $1.5 billion in Vietnam, recognizing the country's strong potential for satellite internet expansion through its Starlink service....
Malaysian Loan Application Fraud: Income Exaggeration Common
A new survey by FICO (Fair Isaac Corporation) reveals concerning attitudes toward loan application fraud in Malaysia. More than half of Malaysians believe it is...
MAS Airline Struggles: Government’s Boeing Deal, SIAEC Impact
The ongoing challenges faced by Malaysia Airlines (MAS) have sparked controversy over the loss of key engineering talent to Singapore Airlines Engineering Company (SIAEC). Since...