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...
Thaksin To Advise Anwar: Political Shifts Ahead for ASEAN
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has appointed Thailand's former premier and billionaire political figure, Thaksin Shinawatra, as his personal adviser for Malaysia's chairmanship of the...
Vietnam Mega Trade Surplus Faces Market, Trump Challenges
Vietnam recorded a significant trade surplus of $24.31 billion in the first 11 months of 2024, showcasing its robust export growth. Exports reached $369.93 billion,...
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,...
Duterte, Marcos Clash: President Assassination Plot
The political landscape in the Philippines has erupted with a scandal involving Vice President Sara Duterte and President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. On Monday (Nov 25),...
Thailand Economic Growth: Thaksin Vision on Tax Investment
Thailand is positioning itself as a prime investment hub in Southeast Asia, leveraging a combination of political stability, economic reforms, and strategic initiatives. Former Prime...
Indonesia Debt Challenges Under Prabowo Leadership
Indonesia faces significant debt challenges as President-elect Prabowo Subianto prepares to take office. State-owned enterprises (SOEs) carry $186 billion in debt. This is a legacy...
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...