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Malaysia’s MASSA Explores In-Cabin Fire Containment Technology with South Korea’s Braindrop

Lithium battery incidents on aircraft are no longer a fringe concern. As passenger numbers recover and personal electronic device usage climbs, the frequency of thermal runaway events involving powerbanks and smartphones in aircraft cabins has caught the attention of regulators, airlines and safety organisations worldwide. Malaysia Aviation Skills Standard Association (MASSA) is now taking a step toward addressing this through a new collaboration with South...

Network School: Beyond the Israeli Controversy, What Exactly Is Taking Shape in Forest City?

Network School has found itself at the centre of an explosive controversy over allegations involving Israeli nationals in Johor's Forest City. But beyond the passports, politics and outrage lies a far bigger question: What exactly is the Network State vision behind the community — and what does its growing physical presence in Malaysia mean for the country's regulatory, immigration and national interests?
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Dr Wee: Lim Guan Eng should apologise to Malaysians over Lynas

Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong has demanded Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng apologise to Malaysians over his previous "baseless rant" on Lynas. In his...

Malaysia’s Mahathir Faces Backlash Over Race Quota For Contractors On China-Backed East Coast Rail Link

Prime minister has confirmed preferential treatment for so-called Bumiputra companies will also apply to hiring for multibillion-dollar construction project But detractors say affirmative action risks...

Global Investors Are Losing Patience With Malaysia

A year after Malaysia’s historic election, public euphoria surrounding the new government has evaporated. And investors are losing patience too. Global funds are bypassing the country...

Malaysia dimming performance outlook drives investors away

A year ago the key focus was to “save Malaysia” from the evil Barisan Nasional regime that many claimed have been in power too...

Malaysia hits deflation first time in a decade, worrying many

Bloomberg reported Malaysia’s economy swung into deflation in January for the first time since the aftermath of the global financial crisis in 2009 as...

Henley Index : Japan has the world’s most powerful passport.

The most powerful passport in the world in 2019 belongs to Japan allowing visa-free or visa-on-arrival to a record 190 countries. Singapore comes in...

Nomura downgrades Malaysian shares, warns credit rating may take a hit next

Japanese bank Nomura has downgraded Malaysian shares, saying the new government's lack of "significant reform push" could lead to a worsening fiscal position and a...

By election backlash

The Cameron Highlands and Rantau by elections could be the biggest battleground for Chinese dominated DAP and Pakatan Harapan parties. The GE14 win euphoria is...

By election determiners

Two by elections to watch out for this year would be Rantau and Cameron Highlands. Both Barisan Nasional seats were invalidated late last year...