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Founded in 2021, we are a Malaysian Think Tank committed to researching and championing essential sectors in the Malaysian economy. Doubling as a research and strategy consulting firm, we offer specialized market research, industry intelligence, and strategy consulting solutions. Our mission is to provide insightful guidance for informed business and investment decisions to regulatory authorities, professional advisers, and the public through uniquely crafted services that leverage our deep market knowledge and industry connections.


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Research & Publications

January 04, 2025
A deal that’s now up in the air

In May last year, this column took the view that the offer price for the proposed privatisation of Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) by the consortium...

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December 28, 2024
Promising for equity markets barring headwinds

As 2024 comes to a close, it is an opportune time to reflect on the financial markets and what it has given investors this year...

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December 21, 2024
Trumponomics clouds economic outlook

The re-election of former US President Donald Trump last month has turned the otherwise bullish economic outlook for the global economy into a more uncertain one...

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December 14, 2024
Bitcoin goes parabolic

This column has twice spoken about cryptocurrencies and more specifically, bitcoin. The first column entitled “Can Cryptos Be an Asset Class” was published in December...

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December 07, 2024
Ringgit rings in changes

With the ringgit rallying as much as 12.7% during the third quarter this financial year (3Q24) to close at 4.1220 to the dollar, foreign exchange (forex) losses...

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November 30, 2024
Fall of a bellwether

Last Monday was the cut-off date for the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) index review and based on the ranking of the top 30 market capitalisation...

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