The 3-minute lifesaver
Even with modern technology today, no house is safe from something as rapid and intense as a fire. Yet in a house fire, the flames are not the element that decides the outcome right at the onset.
Decoding KL's prime office surge
The Malaysian capital's skyline is not just reaching for the clouds but also reaching for a new economic equilibrium. The first quarter of this year (1Q26) shows that Kuala Lumpur's (KL) prime office market has positively shown its recovery trajectory and accelerated into a period of strategic growth.
Property buyers turn cautious
Malaysia's property market in 2025 is not short of activity. New launches continue to enter the market, show galleries remain active on weekends and headline prices appear relatively stable.
US battles Basel III rules
After several regional US banks collapsed in 2023 and with the volatility in the private credit market, where US banks have reportedly loaned about US$300bil, one expects US financial services regulators to tighten the rules.
Rethink subsale housing
Malaysia's housing debate has long been dominated by one question: How do we help young people buy their first home?
Asia-Pacific banks raise provisions
Asia-Pacific banks may have to raise their loan loss provisions further in the near term as the Iran conflict darkens economic prospects in the region heavily reliant on Middle Eastern oil, analysts say.
Buying into a new age
Among the various functions in an organisation, procurement is not generally regarded as the most exciting.
Semiconductor boomtown
To say Malaysia's semiconductor sector is on a tear is stating the obvious. Bursa Malaysia's technology index continues to surge.
T20 status fuels debate
The issue of fuel subsidy roils on with the government steadfast in finding a solution to the multi-billion ringgit bill each month to keep prices at the pump stable.
Warsh’s red lines unsettle markets
Kevin Warsh is poised to take the helm of the US Federal Reserve (Fed) with a mission to clip the wings of a central bank he thinks strayed too far into politics. Many countries fear that just gives US politicians more room to use financial tools as a cudgel.
