Malaysia
Malaysians renouncing citizenship for Singapore signals deeper capital flow shift
Singapore’s Ministry of Home Affairs confirmed that in the first half of 2025, 6,060 Malaysians have renounced their citizenship to become Singaporeans. The...
Malaysia stock market outlook buoyed by strong labor data
The FBM KLCI’s quiet push higher at the start of the week is more than an index reacting to a few corporate gainers....
Malaysia Ringgit edges higher amid US tariff and GDP data watch
The ringgit began the week on a firmer note, opening at 4.2365 against the US dollar after two straight sessions of declines. While...
Malaysia’s obesity crisis is a system failure we can still fix
Obesity in Malaysia is not an event. It’s not even a sudden spike in numbers. It’s a slow, steady build in the wrong...
KLCI midday institutional flows hint at cautious capital reallocation
The Kuala Lumpur Composite Index (KLCI) edged modestly higher by midday, lifted by selective buying in heavyweight counters. To casual observers, this may...
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Ringgit gains on US rate cut bets as labor data softens
At first glance, the ringgit’s early-morning strength against the US dollar may appear cyclical—just another knee-jerk FX reaction to softer-than-expected US economic data....
Why the 13th Malaysia Plan feels out of step with today’s economy
In 1966, Malaysia introduced its first five-year plan to fill the economic void left by an agrarian, post-colonial economy with modest private sector...
Why the solo travel trend in Malaysia is no longer just a phase
A hotel bed made just for one. A dinner table with only one chair. A beach sunrise greeted without chatter. What used to...
Bursa edges higher after early dip, tracking Wall Street momentum
Bursa Malaysia’s modest morning recovery on Thursday appears unremarkable at first glance. A fractional uptick in the FBM KLCI—rising just 0.06 points—suggests local...
How Malaysia’s Employment Insurance System supports you after job loss
Losing your job is always hard. But in a country like Malaysia, where workers don’t receive traditional unemployment handouts, the financial and emotional...
Trump tariffs face legal challenge—Malaysia should watch, not flinch
US presidential frontrunner Donald Trump has revived his trademark unilateralism in trade policy, signaling a sweeping return to tariffs—this time on a broader...
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US interest rate cut optimism lifts Malaysia market—but fragility persists
The FBM KLCI opened flat on Tuesday, paring the previous day’s gains despite broader optimism around a potential US interest rate cut. The...
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FBM KLCI climbs as Wall Street recovers
Wall Street’s rebound may have buoyed Malaysia’s benchmark index on Tuesday morning, but the market response at home reveals something more restrained than...
Why some Singaporeans are fantasizing about moving to KL
On the surface, it sounds simple: a Singaporean man, tired of the grind, eyes Kuala Lumpur for a lifestyle reset. He’s 35, makes...
Johor Bahru's heritage-focused investment zones are welcomed by the tourism industry under 13MP
In an industry where tourism is often synonymous with theme parks, malls, and five-star retail, Malaysia’s pivot to heritage investment is notable—and strategic....
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