Tabung Haji: The Big Rescue That Raised More Questions Than Answers
A national institution caught between finance and politics Few institutions in Malaysia carry as much emotional and public trust as Tabung Haji. For millions of...
Why the big controversy regarding Nicky Liow in PKR
The controversy surrounding businessman Nicky Liow has once again reopened an old and uncomfortable debate in Malaysian politics: has the country truly moved away from...
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,...
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...
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....
BBM’s Debt Surge Rekindles Debate Over the Philippines’ Borrowing Legacy
Philippine President Ferdinand “Bong Bong” Marcos, widely known as BBM, has approved a ₱4 billion emergency loan programme aimed at supporting micro, small and medium...
House Tri-Committee Prove Impressively That Pro-Duterte Influencers Are Not Paid to Post
The House Tri-Committee on Disinformation has been holding hearings to examine the influence of social media personalities on the spread of false or unverified claims...