Malaysia
Muslim-friendly travel platform revamped offerings with enticing new packages
Travel is changing—not just in where people go, but in how they move, what they value, and how they choose to experience the...
What Malaysia’s Employment Insurance System really covers—and who qualifies
Losing your job is always hard. But in a country like Malaysia, where workers don’t receive traditional unemployment handouts, the financial and emotional...
Dementia isn’t just about memory—it’s a growing public health threat
Dementia doesn’t begin when you forget your child’s birthday. It begins long before—often with a disruption in the brain’s deeper functions: focus, planning,...
Why more young Malaysians are choosing offline dating over apps
In my early founder years, I used to think friction was the enemy. That every system, from a sales pipeline to a social...
US lowers tariff on Malaysian goods to 19% from 25%
The announcement landed without the usual political fanfare. On August 1, the United States quietly reduced its import tariff on all Malaysian goods...
Ringgit holds steady against US dollar, strengthens against other major currencies
The ringgit opened flat against the US dollar on August 1, 2025, trading at 4.2650/2850, but gained ground against most major currencies. The...
US-Malaysia tariff agreement likely following Trump-Anwar call ahead of Aug 1 deadline
Washington’s proposed reduction of a 25% import tariff on Malaysian goods—floated just hours after a call between President Trump and Prime Minister Anwar...
IMF raises Malaysia’s 2025 growth outlook despite global trade volatility and tariff pressures
The International Monetary Fund’s recent upgrade of Malaysia’s 2025 GDP growth forecast does not mark a return to boom cycles. It signals something...
Bursa Malaysia investors remain cautious ahead of 13th Malaysia Plan tabling
Malaysia’s equity market isn’t indecisive—it’s disciplined. The FBM KLCI’s muted trading ahead of the 13th Malaysia Plan is less about short-term caution and...
Malaysia GDP forecast 2025 raised to 4.5% by IMF
The International Monetary Fund has revised Malaysia’s real GDP growth forecast upward to 4.5% for 2025, up from an earlier 4.3%, and projected...
Bursa Malaysia profit-taking reflects broader Fed rate jitters
A few points shaved off the FBM KLCI might not seem like much. But when the slip comes right before a crucial Federal...
Ceasefire brokered by Asean Chair Malaysia calms Cambodia–Thailand tensions—but will it last?
The ceasefire struck between Cambodia and Thailand on July 28, 2025, has been described as a diplomatic win for Asean. With over 30...
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Bursa Malaysia market consolidation reflects cautious global sentiment
The FBM KLCI's tight range and muted reaction to marginal news cues reflect more than just local indecision. Bursa Malaysia’s market posture this...
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Bursa Malaysia capital flows rise on Wall Street momentum
While Bursa Malaysia’s early-week uptick may read as market confidence on paper, the institutional signal beneath it is far more nuanced. Monday’s 4.29-point...
Ringgit gains amid cautious global trade outlook
The ringgit’s quiet lift against the US dollar at Monday’s open—settling at RM4.2110/2310—offers little by way of volatility, but much in terms of...
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