Ripple effect from a slowing China
One of the greatest investment thesis for this year, well, at least as far as the start of the year was concerned, was the reopening theme of the Chinese...
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Is the tide turning?
One of the closest barometers for the ringgit is the correlation with foreign portfolio flows, and for the local bourse, a continuous inflow of foreign funds...
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A long runway for reforms
Seems like yesterday, but the results of the six state elections held last week remain on investors’ minds and various theories have been brought forward as to what...
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US on dangerous ground
FOLLOWING the cut in the long-term foreign-currency issuer default rating to AA+ from AAA by Fitch Ratings on Aug 1, 2023, the US fixed-income yield...
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Raising the bar
By now, most investors would have familiarised themselves with the concept of the Madani Economy since the launch last week by Prime Minister...
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Wish list for the New Industrial Master Plan 2030
The New Industrial Master Plan 2030 (NIMP2030), to be launched next month, is expected to propel the Malaysian economy to the next level with a focus on...
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Crisis of adaptation
According to the Institute of International Finance (IIF), global debt surged US$8.3 trillion (RM37.7 trillion) to hit US$305 trillion (RM1,385 trillion) at the end...
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The dividend dilemma
Dividends – as investors in a public listed company, one of the investment thesis that attracts the investment public, is not only for a company to have a formal...
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Time for reforms
Last week, an analysis of the global economy for the second half of 2023 (2H23) was presented with the view that rate hikes are still prevalent among major central...
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The lost plot
As we will soon be turning the chapter into the second half of 2023, it is perhaps an opportune time to gaze at the crystal ball again and see what lies ahead...
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Time to address high NRW
While Malaysians in general, especially domestic households, have been spared from higher electricity rates when the government imposed the 20 sen per...
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Another washout quarter
While the market could have been forgiving when the fourth quarter of last year’s (4Q22) earnings report card was released in February supported......
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Driving ESG In The Used Car Market
Malaysia's automotive ecosystem is massive and complex. It involves numerous industries and companies including car manufacturers, distributors, importers, service providers...
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Cogeneration, WHR boleh diteroka untuk penjanaan tenaga mampan
PETALING JAYA: Pengenalan teknologi canggih seperti Penjanaan Tenaga Gabungan (Cogeneration) dan Pemulihan Haba Sisa (WHR) mungkin membuka...
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When good is not good enough
By now, most readers would have read everything that is to be said about the retabled Budget 2023 that was presented last Friday, Feb 24, 2023......
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Between hawks and doves
The last couple of weeks were one of the busiest for central banks around the world, as several major central banks moved the needle up with rate hikes.....
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Demystifying property market overhang
An accountant, who is tasked with preparing the books of a corporate, will always be guided by accounting principles when it comes to how the financial.....
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A RM1.5 trillion debt hangover
A little over a week ago, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim commented that Malaysia’s national debt has now reached RM1.5 trillion and needs.....
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Run with the hare
Tomorrow, we will be ushering in the Year of the Rabbit, the fourth animal zodiac sign under the 12 animal zodiacs derived from the Great Race.....
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Embracing the ‘E’ in ESG
Much has been said about the environment, social and governance (ESG) theme in many write-ups and conferences, and discussions at the board....
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How high is high?
As we welcome 2023, one of the central themes this year will be how high will interest rates rise after the relentless pursuit taken by global....
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2023: Looking beyond the challenges
As this is the last column for the year, it is an opportune time to reflect on the performance of financial markets, the global economy....
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Don’t miss the bus
With the establishment of the newly formed coalition government and one that is led by Pakatan Harapan plus other key....
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Moving Malaysia Towards Sustainable Green Energy
Why Its Important For Malaysia To Embark on A Sustainability Journey
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Attractive buys emerging
The Bursa Malaysia Property Index (BMPI) was last seen at 618.08 points and at this level, the index is down some 85.57 points....
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It is all about wages
Two interesting documents were released by the goverment recently and they gave an interesting perspective as to where Malaysia....
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Budget 2023- Much ado about nothing?
BUDGET 2023, which was tabled last Friday, has now become almost a redundant document as it will need to be re-tabled when the first....
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The lure of foreign currency deposits
As global markets remain volatile and investors are uncomfortable in investing in traditional asset classes like equities or fixed income....
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Currencies crack as dollar dominates
The question among many invesrors and perhaps to a larger extent the genrral public is whether we are in another currency crisis or....
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Positive 1H property market data trends
THE recently released property market data for the first half of 2022 (1H22) by the National Property Information Centre (Napic) showed that...
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Whither the ringgit?
With the ringgit passing the RM4.50 mark to the mighty US dollar, questions have been asked as to where the ringgit is headed, as it has...
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Malaysian retail industry ill-informed on Generation End Game policy?
OVER 150 respondents from the Malaysian retail industry have shared their concerns over the implementation of the Generation End Game (GEG) policy....
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Malaysian retail industry ill-informed on Generation End Game policy?
OVER 150 respondents from the Malaysian retail industry have shared their concerns over the implementation of the Generation End Game (GEG) policy....
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GEG: Industri minta perbincangan, tangguh pelaksanaan
KUALA LUMPUR: Lebih 150 responden daripada industri runcit Malaysia telah berkongsi kebimbangan mereka terhadap pelaksanaan dasar generation endgame (GEG)....
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Retailers call for govt consultation over tobacco generational endgame prior to any implementation, says local think tank
KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 15): The Malaysian retail industry is ill-informed about the tobacco generational endgame (GEG) and implores the government to consult with....
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Retailers call for govt consultation over tobacco generational endgame prior to any implementation, says local think tank
KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 15): The Malaysian retail industry is ill-informed about the tobacco generational endgame (GEG) and implores the government to consult with....
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Industri runcit tidak diberi maklumat secukupnya mengenai dasar penamat generasi GEG
KUALA LUMPUR 15 Sept - Lebih 150 responden daripada industri runcit Malaysia telah berkongsi kebimbangan mereka terhadap perlaksanaan dasar generstion endgame (GEG)....
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Budget 2023: Strategising for the future
Budget 2023 – which was initially planned to be tabled on Oct 28, has now been brought forward to Oct 7, a full three weeks in advance of its...
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Privatisation on the horizon?
Malaysia’s most unloved sector in recent times must surely be the glove sector as all the glove producers have seen the share prices...
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Positive GDP outlook
The stronger than expected second quarter (2Q22) gross domestic product (GDP) growth of 8.9% was certainly a welcome relief for Malaysia...
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The devil is in the detail
Startups as the name suggests are new companies coming to market to disrupt the conventional and old ways of how a product is sold to the customer.....
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Stuck between a rock and a hard place
Post-Covid-19, one of the biggest issues faced globally is the shortage of workers as industries and businesses, which had previously either scaled down....
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All for a fairer takeover code
Last week, Cycle & Carriage Bintang’s (CCB) major shareholder, Jardine Cycle & Carriage Ltd (JCCL), launched its third attempt to take the company private....
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A Smoke Free Malaysia
A Strategic Policy Paper to Address the Feasibility of Curtailing Cigarettes Consumption in Malaysia
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Inflation-induced US dollar rally ends
At the time of writing, the Bloomberg Commodity Index (BCOM), which tracks 23 exchange-traded contracts on physical commodities, was last observed at US$111.72 (RM496.85)....
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Robust growth for chip industry
At the recent Semicon South-East Asia 2022 held in Penang, various papers and projections were made on the semiconductor sector as experts weigh...
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Navigating a near perfect storm
As global markets ended the first half on a relatively sour note, market strategists and economists are now busy plotting their respective market...
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An "AAA' move?
The Malaysian rating agency business is dominated by two distinct and important companies – RAM Holdings Bhd and Malaysian Rating Corp Bhd (MARC)...
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Winning The War On Tobacco Black Market
A Strategic Policy Paper Addressing Key Challenges to Overcome Illicit trade
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DARE's MD Interview on TV3 Discussing Illicit Trade in Malaysia
Ketirisan daripada ekonomi gelap, khususnya perdagangan rokok seludup mengakibatkan kerajaan kehilangan lebih RM5 bilion hasil cukai tidak dikutip, setiap tahun.
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Climate change is real
IN the newly updated Malaysian Code of Corporate Governance 2021 (MCCG 2021), the sustainability issue has taken...
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Wanted – Independent and women directors
MCCG was first introduced in 2000 and along with the changing corporate landscape and financial scandals that came along with it...
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A debt is a debt
WHEN Bank Negara released the fourth quarter (Q4) and 2020 gross domestic product (GDP) data about a month ago...
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Vape: An opportune avenue to contribute exponentially towards economic growth
THE Malaysian economy is still reeling from the ongoing uncertainties surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic...
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Making The Case For Cheaper Cigarettes In Malaysia
Suggested that halving tobacco taxes to curb the black market as 64% of cigarettes sold in the country...
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Price solution, enforcement to stop tobacco black market
A very taxing year is about to come to a close. The new year brings about hope of an end to the global health crisis...
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Corporates see red over black market
This year, due to Covid-19 as well as economic contraction of about 3.5% as expected by consensus estimates, it is...
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Investing in the economic recovery
IT has been a month since the Malaysian economy was kick-started under the Conditional Movement Control ...
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More Malaysians expected to buy contraband ciggies during MCO — survey
The number of Malaysians turning to illegal cigarettes is expected to rise further following the Covid-19 pandemic....
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