Business News
The Mahathir Payung: A Critical Appraisal of Malay Unity in Contemporary Malaysia
The discourse on Malay unity is complex, highlighting divisions among Malays influenced by socioeconomic, ideological, and political factors.
Articles by Dr Ahmad Zaharuddin Sani
Business News
Will Malaysia’s SMEs Survive By Luck or By Leadership? A Call for Stimulus Innovation
Malaysian SMEs struggle post-pandemic amid inflation and neglect from the government, highlighting the urgent need for targeted stimulus and innovative support measures.
Business News
PKR Post-Election Analysis: The Vanishing Votes and a Party at the Crossroads
The treatment of early PKR warriors is particularly telling. These individuals who sacrificed careers, reputations, and personal freedom during the movement's nascent days are…
Business News
In the battle for the soul of PKR, three challengers, one reformist legacy
Critics slam Nurul Izzah’s push for the deputy leader post as nepotism but Saifuddin may represent stagnation while Rafizi’s blunt approach may raise concerns…
Artificial Intelligence
AI’s Mask of Perfection: Unraveling Online Deception in a World of Digital Facades
A man in China sued his wife for deceit after learning her beauty was enhanced by surgery, highlighting modern authenticity issues.
Business News
The Controversial Bailout of Sapura Energy: A Critical Examination of Policy, Precedent, and Priorities
Anwar's RM1.1 billion financial aid for Sapura Energy raises concerns over government favoritism, lack of transparency, and parallels with past controversial bailouts.
Business News
Halal Controversies: A Tale of Religious Sensitivity and Political Opportunism
The rhetoric surrounding the ham issue, while perhaps politically expedient, does little to address the root causes of these issues or promote constructive solutions
Business News
Malaysia: A Messy Tale of Power, Promises, and Puzzling Moves
You know what's really fascinating? The way these political parties keep reinventing themselves either to stay in power or to regain power.
Business News
(EXCLUSIVE) Time for A Revolution: Why ASB Needs More Than Just A Facelift
Ever wondered why we're still waiting a whole year to get our ASB dividends? In a world where money moves at the speed of…
Business News
Malaysia’s Political Tug-of-War: Trust Erodes Amid Constant Flip-Flops
The unity government under Anwar Ibrahim is walking a tightrope, trying to maintain stability while dealing with these shifting allegiances as trust erodes
Business News
Finding Balance: Tourism, Language, and Cultural Identity in Malaysia
I feel the Tourism Minister's support for Chinese-language signs reflects a pragmatic approach to attracting international visitors, particularly from China.
Business News
A balanced take on the government performance ratings debate
This administration might be doing better than the "D" grade suggests in some areas, but they're still far from earning top marks.