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09/11/2025

Malaysia’s suspension of direct mall coach services has sparked industry outrage, with retailers and hoteliers warning it severs a vital tourism lifeline and threatens billions ahead of Visit Malaysia 2026.

In a move that has been described by industry insiders as a full-blown national crisis, authorities recently issued a directive suspending companies that provide direct coach and bus services to Malaysia's major shopping malls.

09/11/2025

Malaysia’s empty warehouses are being reborn as pickleball and sports hubs—reviving idle industrial spaces and serving up fresh urban energy.

Court-dependent racquet sports have remained popular among Malaysians and with the recent trailblazing of pickleball into the country's court sport mix, the demand has been providing a solution to one very persistent problem Malaysia grapples with: completed but unsold properties.

09/11/2025

Malaysian malls are now scenting their air vents—merging ventilation tech with fragrance design to keep indoor air clean, fresh, and on-brand.

With most Malaysians being certified mall connoisseurs, the sentiment of unpleasant scents wafting through malls and attaching themselves to our freshly laundered garments might resonate with many.

08/11/2025

Ascend Airways bets on a cargo-first strategy, aiming to avoid MYAirline’s crash landing in Malaysia’s tough aviation market.

The Malaysian market has proven challenging for new entrants, particularly in the airline industry.

08/11/2025

Sungai Perak’s eerie blue waters spark outrage as suspected rare earth mining pollution revives fears over Malaysia’s weak environmental oversight.

THE recent photos of the blueing of Sungai Perak and the dead fish strewn along its shores are a painful sight for all who love nature. Indications and allegations are that three mining-related operations are to blame.

08/11/2025

Nuclear energy is back in focus as Malaysia weighs a 2031 entry into atomic power, a bold step toward clean energy and a test of public trust, cost, and readiness

For decades, nuclear power has been a controversial topic, seen as too risky, expensive and politically charged. But in a world racing to decarbonise while keeping the lights on, this technology is being reevaluated not as a threat, but a lifeline.

08/11/2025

The ETS extension from KL to JB marks a new chapter in Malaysia’s rail connectivity and reignites debate over the future of the High Speed Rail project.

It will be a milestone of sorts when the electric train service (ETS) connecting Kuala Lumpur to Johor Baru starts next month.

08/11/2025

Critics say Bursa Malaysia’s PN17 rules have become too rigid, trapping recovering firms like Capital A and KNM, while calls grow for a shift toward Singapore’s more flexible, disclosure-based model.

WHEN Bursa Malaysia introduced the Practice Note 17 (PN17) framework nearly two decades ago, it was meant to be a safeguard or a mechanism to protect investors and ensure market transparency by flagging companies in financial distress.

08/11/2025

Stronger share buyback ex*****on and immediate cancellation of treasury shares could lift FBM KLCI valuations and boost investor confidence.

Share buybacks are a common tool used by listed companies for multiple reasons.

08/11/2025

Digital twins are emerging as the next big leap in technology, transforming Malaysia’s digital landscape from imagination to real-world innovation.

Metaverse is a word we've heard plenty about in the last three to five years. This phenomenon has often been compared with digital applications, begging the question why should countries or industries invest in the metaverse technology?

08/11/2025

The BRI is powering deeper China-Malaysia and Asean ties, driving trade, infrastructure growth, and fresh investment opportunities across the region.

The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) builds on the vision of the ancient Silk Road, fostering a spirit of friendship that dates back over two millennia. Today, it represents a global partnership aimed at creating a shared future rooted in mutual prosperity.

08/11/2025

Malaysia must strengthen whistleblower protection and toughen penalties to curb scams, safeguard victims, and prevent fraudsters from exploiting legal loopholes.

LAST week, it was reported that a lawyer and his wife were subjected to a 21-day jail term and RM250,000 in damages due to a ruling on contempt of court.

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