When bad air becomes bad economics
Haze does not just make the air unhealthy; it changes how people spend, where they go, and how businesses operate.
The era of rising borrowing costs
Whatever the reason for the rise in global bond yields – whether due to higher energy prices putting pressure on government spending and inflation, or surging artificial intelligence- or AI-related capital expenditure – one thing is for sure: competition for capital is pushing borrowing costs higher.
Don’t let the green push become a lending rush
Bank Negara Malaysia's (BNM) willingness to give financial institutions more room to take on higher risks to support the energy transition is understandable.
Cheap labour, costly future
Malaysia's minimum wage is back in focus. Malaysia's economic numbers may be improving, but for many households, prosperity remains something they see in headlines rather than experience at home.
Wong exits, Wang returns at EForce
Businessman Wong Thean Soon has simultaneously pared down his stakes in three Bursa Malaysia‑listed companies, while two of them – Cuscapi Bhd and Excel Force MSC Bhd (EForce) – are now tapping the market for fresh equity via private placements.
Closing the university-industry gap
Malaysia's ambition to move from "Made in Malaysia" to "Made by Malaysia" will remain elusive unless the country fixes a longstanding weakness in its innovation ecosystem – the disconnect between universities and industry.
Caught in the Fed’s crossfire
THE US Federal Reserve's (Fed) latest rate hike is a reminder that Malaysia's economic fortunes remain closely tied to decisions made thousands of kilometres away.
AI safety takes centre stage
The whipsawing artificial intelligence (AI) trade saw another knee-jerk selloff this week – this time over AI safety fears.
The cost of climate resilience
Climate change is real, but there is also an argument to be made that it's naturally occurring. The history of the world is one of constant climate shifts.
Seeking value in Malaysia’s tech rally
It is always a challenge for investors to follow Malaysia's tech sector on Bursa Malaysia.
