Tag: economy

Malaysia’s Press Freedom Needs More Than Rankings to Recover

For Malaysian journalists, unpredictability now hurts more than outright bans, bringing rise to the age-old question: Whither Press Freedom?

Adat and Law in Clash of Civilisations in Negeri Sembilan

Analysis on the removal of the Yang di-Pertuan Besar (YDPB), the standing of the Undang Luak, and the jurisdictional (power) conflict between adat, statute, and executive power (Part 1).
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Is Pushing Foreigners Out of the Country Really the Best Policy for Economic Growth?

By Andy Davison At the risk of being accused of succumbing to self-interest, I am forced to ask whether the government really believes it’s best...

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...

Australian property prices to see more falls this year

Citi Research suggest that Australian property market prices are at risk of falling more than 10 percent this year. “Among the roughly 60 economies under...

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...

Malaysians welcome 2019 in sombre mood

In stark contrast to 2017 ending, Malaysians ushered in the new year in darker mood mainly due to the New Malaysia they wanted isn’t...