The water sector’s long-awaited upcycle
After years of underinvestment, the local water sector may finally be entering a long-awaited investment cycle.
PPI surge signals hidden inflation risks
The sharp increase seen in the latest producer price index (PPI) numbers could mean higher prices for everyday goods and services than what the consumer price index (CPI) may suggest.
Stratus’ blockbuster debut: Fundamentals or Fomo?
Stratus Global Holdings Bhd's spectacular Main Market debut has done more than create instant paper millionaires.
The bigger catch: Lessons from eFishery
The renewed attention on Retirement Fund (Inc) or KWAP's investment in Indonesian aquaculture startup eFishery is understandable.
Moving away from PPPs
The government's award of a contract to develop and operate the road charge and vehicle entry permit (VEP) system at the Malaysia-Singapore border is yet another example of how Malaysia's approach to public-private partnerships (PPP) differs from that of countries like Singapore.
Who watches the regulator?
Malaysia's communications regulator is set to gain significantly broader powers under amendments to the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) Act 1998.
Tanco’s AI Port rally runs into fundamental reality
The optics of Tanco Holdings Bhd's groundbreaking ceremony for its multibillion ringgit AI Port project in Port Dickson, Negri Sembilan, officiated by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, were enough to trigger a big jump in trading interest in the stock this week.
Velesto’s cancelled rig sale highlights oil volatility
OIL and gas (O&G) drilling services provider Velesto Energy Bhd's failed sale of its 16-year-old jack-up rig Naga 3 highlights the volatile conditions that continues to buffet the offshore and maritime industries, with conflict in the Middle East disrupting medium- to longer-term plans.
Health at a premium
Malaysia's health inflation may have risen to a seemingly modest 3% in 2025, but beneath the headline lies a worrying trend: the cost of staying healthy is becoming increasingly difficult to afford.
