climate change

Indonesia's Leading Climate Tech Startups Driving Peatland Restoration and Carbon Finance in 2025

Indonesia’s climate tech startups like CarbonEthics and Fairatmos are spearheading peatland restoration and carbon finance, offering innovative solutions to support the nation’s net-zero goals and environmental sustainability in 2025.

digital finance

Bank Negara Malaysia Charts a Balanced Path in Blockchain and Digital Asset Innovation

Bank Negara Malaysia launches the Digital Asset Innovation Hub to explore blockchain applications such as tokenization and programmable payments, while maintaining strict oversight on cryptocurrencies to safeguard financial stability.

technology

Malaysia’s Data Center Cooling Revolution: Liquid and Sustainable Technologies Leading Growth in 2025

Malaysia’s booming data center sector embraces advanced liquid cooling and wastewater reuse technologies, addressing energy and water challenges while supporting AI and cloud growth, positioning Johor and Cyberjaya as pivotal hubs in the nation’s digital infrastructure.

Asean Politics Featured

PAS-Singapore Dispute: The Asymmetrical Politics of Cross-Border Commentary

Examining the PAS-Singapore diplomatic spat reveals an asymmetry in cross-border commentary. While Singapore reacts strongly to remarks on its racial harmony, it has commented on Malaysia's politics through diplomatic channels. Analysis inside.

Politics Featured

Malaysia First: Reclaiming Economic Power and Moving Beyond Symbolic Support for Palestine

From Dawn Raid to Global Justice: How Malaysia’s Legacy of Economic Sovereignty Can Power Real Action for Palestine

Politics Featured

US Army Vet Blows Whistle on Gaza Aid Operation

Retired Lt. Col. Tony Aguilar, a 25-year Green Beret, reveals a broken US-funded aid system in Gaza. He testifies to violent crowd control, preventable deaths, and a mission he calls "not in line with American values," alleging US taxpayer complicity.

Elite Politics Featured

Britain's Secret Rubber War: The Dark Truth of the Malayan Emergency

Newly uncovered documents by Declassified UK reveal the Malayan Emergency was a brutal war for rubber, not a Cold War triumph. We examine the economic motives and human cost buried in Britain's colonial past.

Politics Featured

Whistleblower Reveals How U.S. Tax Dollars Funneled Through Private Contractors Enabled Gaza Aid Chaos

A Green Beret whistleblower reveals how US-funded aid in Gaza was executed by private contractors like UG Solutions. He alleges a lack of oversight led to negligence and violence, questioning if outsourcing humanitarian work to corporate entities failed civilians.

Economy

Budi Madani RON95 (BUDI95): Analisis 5 Kelemahan Utama Menurut Kritikan

Program BUDI95 menawarkan RON95 RM1.99/liter, tetapi ia dikritik atas lima kelemahan termasuk penjimatan fiskal diragui, agihan subsidi tidak adil, dan isu pelaksanaan.

Business Featured

Astro’s Earnings Decline in 2025 Amid Market Pressures: What’s Next?

Astro Malaysia Holdings 2025 reported declining revenue and net profit amid challenging market conditions. Despite setbacks, strategic transformations aim to stabilize growth and sustain Astro as Malaysia's leading entertainment provider.

Economy

Had Siling Subsidi RON95: Langkah Yang Diperlukan Atau Bebanan Baru?

Had siling 300 liter subsidi RON95 dilihat perlu untuk kawal ketirisan, namun menimbulkan kekhuatiran peningkatan kos hidup dan ketidakadilan kepada sesetengah pengguna. Pelaksanaan perlu pendekatan telus dan sokongan bagi memastikan keberkesanan dan penerimaan rakyat.

Tourism Featured

Kritikan Terhadap MOTAC Atas Kerjasama Promosi Tahun Melawat Malaysia 2026 Dengan Starbucks

Kerjasama MOTAC bersama Starbucks dalam kempen Tahun Melawat Malaysia 2026 mendapat kritikan pabila rakyat Malaysia sedang menjalankan boikot terhadap Starbucks akibat solidariti Palestin, mendorong cadangan sokongan kepada jenama kopi tempatan yang semakin berkembang.

Business

Deloitte’s $440K AI Mishap: What It Reveals About AI in Business Reporting

When AI-generated reports go wrong: Deloitte’s costly errors spotlight the delicate balance between automation and human oversight in today’s AI-powered consulting world.

Business

Malaysian court orders Shell MDS to pay overdue gas payments to Petronas

Shell MDS must pay Petronas close to RM1 billion in unpaid gas payments after Malaysian Court of Appeal overturns injunction amid billing dispute with Petros over Product Development Agreement 174.

Elite Politics Featured

The Silent Takeover: How Modern Autocracies Cement Power Without a Crisis

The new autocrat's playbook doesn't use force first. It uses laws to silence, media to distort, and economic leverage to create a vested interest in its own survival.

Politics Featured

Siasatan Malaysiakini Dedah Rangkaian 263 Akaun Cybertrooper Madani Naikkan Sokongan Palsu Untuk PMX

Malaysiakini mendedahkan rangkaian 263 akaun cybertrooper yang beroperasi secara tersusun untuk mewujudkan gambaran palsu kononnya PM Anwar Ibrahim (PMX) mendapat sokongan akar umbi meluas melalui hantaran dan komen berulang di media sosial.

Politics

Retired U.S. Army Officer Exposes Alleged Misconduct Within Gaza Humanitarian Foundation

Retired U.S. Army Officer Anthony Aguilar reveals to AJ+'s Dena Takruri that the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation allegedly diverted aid supplies. The investigation claims donations meant for civilians were systematically funneled to support political factions.

Economy Featured

Malaysia Reverses Course: Full RON95 Fuel Subsidy for All, But Targeted Reform Lost

Malaysia’s government has extended full RON95 fuel subsidy to all citizens from 30 Sept 2025, shelving earlier plans to target subsidies at the rich. Critics warn costs may rise, equity remains a concern, and fiscal goals could be undermined.

Economy Featured

Decoding Your Fuel Subsidy Receipt: The Real Meaning Behind Malaysia's RON95 Prices

What does the "subsidy" on your fuel receipt truly mean? We break down the numbers to reveal the difference between government outlay, genuine financial aid, and the role of administered prices in Malaysia's Budi RON95 program.

Maxim Malaysia Featured

Maxim Malaysia Launches “Drive For Inclusion” to Empower Special Needs Drivers in E-Hailing Industry

Maxim offers subsidized commission rates between 0% and 5%, depending on driver activity, alongside a dedicated daily helpline

Economy

Malaysia’s RON95 Subsidy Reform Raises Questions Over Fiscal Impact and Equity

Malaysia’s new RON95 subsidy reform, effective 30 Sept 2025, may deliver negligible savings. Analysts warn that generous quotas, a pump price cut, and poor targeting could make the policy more cosmetic than real fiscal reform

Elite Politics

France’s Fiscal Woes Deepen Amid Political Crisis and Credit Downgrade

France faces rising debt and political instability with Fitch downgrading its credit rating. Budget deficits surge, growth weakens, and borrowing costs rise, threatening households and businesses. The nation’s economic future hinges on urgent reforms ahead of 2027 elections.

Politics Featured

Malaysia’s Surge in Censorship Requests Signals Growing Clampdown on Digital Speech

Malaysia filed over 2,200 takedown requests to TikTok in 2023, rising 40% to 2,606 in the first half of 2024. Meta platforms saw nearly 8,600 content restrictions in 2023, a 15-fold jump from 2022, with 4,700 posts removed in H2 alone.

Economy

Anwar Ibrahim Tukar Dasar: Subsidi RON95 Untuk Semua Pemegang MyKad dan Lesen Memandu

Anwar Ibrahim umum subsidi petrol RON95 pada harga RM1.99 seliter untuk semua rakyat Malaysia dengan MyKad dan lesen memandu, menggantikan tumpuan awal kepada golongan M20 sahaja.

Elite Economy

Swiss Banking Sector Adapts Amid Regulatory Changes and Strategic Shifts in 2025

Swiss banks face transformative pressures in 2025 with HSBC exiting high-risk Middle East clients and UBS considering relocation amid tough capital rules. Regulatory tightening aims to boost sector resilience as Switzerland adapts to global financial and compliance challenges.