The battle for relevance
A shopping mall's prime address used to be enough. If the location was right, the tenants would follow and the crowds would usually come with them.
Johor election won’t hurt property market
The announcement of the upcoming Johor state election, scheduled for July 11, 2026, has naturally drawn the attention of macroeconomic analysts, property developers and investors across the region.
Decoupling AI from automation in real estate
Malaysia's corporate landscape is entering a transformative phase in its digital agenda.
The advanced packaging race
While much has been said about advanced packaging in the context of Malaysia's semiconductor sector, little is actually known about what it entails.
Malaysia’s geopolitical sweet spot
According to the Statistics Department, Malaysia saw net foreign direct investments (FDIs) of RM65.9bil in 2025, the second-highest level in the past decade and a staggering 41.2% jump year-on-year (y-o-y).
Getting grants right
In Malaysia's complex and myriad of avenues for research and development (R&D) grants, the creation of the Malaysia Science Endowment (MSE) does seem like a step in the right direction.
Backing the little businesses
Malaysia's micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) face a host of challenges today, from rising operational costs to talent shortages and digital transformation gaps.
Bumpy ride to gains
Malaysia's stock market heads into the second half of 2026 (2H26) with hopes of stronger company earnings, steady spending and more investments. But it is not all smooth sailing, as investors still have to keep one eye on global conflicts, US interest rates and local politics.
Pension breaking point
Realisation that Malaysia's pension liabilities have become a growing fiscal burden has forced the government to look at reforming the country's costly and rapidly expanding pension scheme.
