Awards
AKPK Collaborators Awards 2023/2024: Celebrating Partnerships for Impact
AKPK’s key message at the Collaborators Awards to all its collaborators of their shared commitment to empower Malaysians at every pivotal stage of their…
Articles by Kazi Mahmood
Business News
Malaysia’s Salaries to Rise by 5% in 2025 as Talent Demand Soars: Mercer Survey
Mercer’s projects a steady salary growth in Malaysia, adding that close to 24% of organizations are planning to expand their workforce, highlighting a growing…
Business News
U.S. Job Growth Surges in November with 227K New Jobs, Unemployment Ticks Up to 4.2%
While employment figures spiked, the unemployment rate rose slightly to 4.2% (October: 4.1%), and wage growth remained steady at +4.0% year-over-year
Analyst Report
Analysing the escalating risks in a fragmented global environment
International SOS highlights rising escalating risks for 2025, including social unrest, geopolitical tensions, and burnout, urging proactive resilience strategies.
Branding
Coty and Swarovski Announce Long-Term Beauty Partnership
Swarovski, renowned for its luxurious crystal creations and represented in over 140 countries, aims to enhance its brand presence by diversifying into the beauty…
Business News
Radisson Hotel Group adds two new resorts in Phuket
The Radisson Resort Layan Phuket and Radisson Blu Resort Layan Phuket, located on the picturesque Layan Beach, will add 812 rooms and suites to…
Business News
A Heroic Role for Palm Oil
Palm oil is vital for food security, nutrition, and rural development, offering essential nutrients while improving sustainability in production practices.
Artificial Intelligence
Dell Technologies’ 2025 Predictions: Rise of Agentic AI, Scalable Enterprise AI, Sovereign AI Initiatives
A transformative advancement in AI enabling autonomous, collaborative agents to revolutionise workflows and industries with the rise in Agentic AI
Business News
Lower liners are showing signs of recovery
Lower liners are showing signs of recovery, with small-cap stocks likely to attract more interest as traders adopt a risk-on approach.
Analyst Report
Eurozone faces challenges such as political uncertainty in major economies, potential US tariff hikes
The Eurozone faces challenges such as political uncertainty in major economies, potential US tariff hikes, and structural issues in the automotive sector, increasing recession…
Business News
Takeda Malaysia Partners with MiCare and Insurers to Strengthen Dengue Prevention
Dr. Lynette Moey (Takeda) emphasized the importance of partnerships in providing vaccination access
Bursa Malaysia
Can the local bourse avoid prolonged consolidation?
Bursa is expected to trade within the 1,615–1,625 range, with hopes of surpassing 1,630 to avoid prolonged consolidation.
Bursa Malaysia
Small-cap stocks to attract further bargain hunting activities
We expect small-cap stocks to attract further bargain hunting activities as traders start to adopt risk-on mode
Corruption
Proposed CMA Amendments Raise Concerns Over Online Freedom and Licensing Regulations
Amendments to Malaysia’s CMA 1998 face backlash for undermining free speech, privacy rights, and commitments to democratic and international standards.
Business News
Global Debt Hits Record High of $323 Trillion: Key Challenges Ahead for 2025
Global debt surged to $323 trillion in 2024, driven by emerging markets and government spending, amid rising trade tensions and climate-related financial challenges.
Analyst Report
Solarvest Holdings’s Strategic Stake Acquisition in SIW Manufacturing
Solarvest Holdings Berhad, Malaysia’s largest solar EPCC player, focuses on clean energy, solar financing, and sustainability-driven growth through strategic acquisitions and government RE initiatives.