Featured

Respecting Media Freedom: Letter to Abdul Hadi Awang and Anwar Ibrahim

The two leaders in Malaysia must guarantee media freedom instead of using us for their gains only to use existing laws and bogus arguments to blast the media for its freedom!

South Asian

X Users Being Increasingly Racist Towards South Asians

Typically, on the social media platform X, there are insensitive comments towards all races. However, it seems there has been a rise of comments against people of South Asian origins.

Religion Featured

Unity in Diversity: Lessons from the Hajj Journey for Malaysia

Malaysia’s history provides examples of unity in diversity, from the formation of the Federation of Malaya in 1957 to the annual celebration of Malaysia Day, which commemorates the establishment of the Malaysian federation

Luxury Fashion

Luxury Fashion Industry Dying? Customers No Longer Interested in Overpriced Bags

The topic of whether the luxury fashion industry is dying has been a rather popular topic on social media, especially among YouTubers. Brands like Chanel, Gucci, Prada have raised their prices up to astronomical levels.

Religion

Harmony in Madinah: Lessons for Malaysia (Continued)

The media in Malaysia holds a profound responsibility to promote peace and understanding, drawing lessons from historical contexts like Madinah. Here’s how the media can act as an agent of stability:

elite politics

UK Elections: Sunak plays the underdog

UK's six-week election campaign begins as PM Rishi Sunak’s Conservatives face Labour’s Keir Starmer. Key issues include economic stability, immigration, and political change

PTT Shifts Gear to the EV Industry in Strategic Move

Recognizing the importance of charging infrastructure, PTT is integrating EV charging stations across its retail fuel station network. The goal is to install 300 EV charging units nationwide by the end of next year.

Religion Featured

Harmony Amidst Heat: Embracing Madinah's Lessons for a United Malaysia

Looking beyond the horizon, as the sun sets on my few last days in Madinah, I carry back not just memories but a renewed sense of duty towards fostering a more inclusive, patient, and unified Malaysia

Ted Baker

Ted Baker Closing Down All US Stores, Luxury Fashion Industry in Irreversible Trouble?

The high street brand, Ted Baker has closed its doors in the United States after declining sales. But, could this be a wake up call for the conventional luxury brands like Gucci, Prada, YSL and others?

Saint Laurent

Yves Saint Laurent Caught Lowering Prices on Classic Bags, Luxury Market Down?

A redditor noticed a wallet on chain from Yves Saint Laurent that they fancied has reduced in price. But, the drop in price is not as significant as one may think. There was about a £50 difference from the before and after prices.

war and peace

Europe is Preparing for War

The majority of Western countries eliminated compulsory military service after the fall of the Berlin Wall (Germany did so in 2011, Spain in 2002). Will it be back to prepare the Europeans for a long war nasty war?

banking

ADB Forecasts 4.9% Growth in Developing Economies in Asia and the Pacific for 2024

ADB Chief Economist Albert Park emphasized the brighter prospects for economies in Asia and the Pacific. As we return to normalization following the pandemic, economic activities are gathering pace.

autonomous ride-hailing

A Veteran Taxi Driver – 34 Years On The Road

The Maxim taxi driver mentioned that the platform is the only platform that he is currently using, because of the flexibility that Maxim offers to its partner-drivers

fujifilm

FUJIFILM Business Innovation unveils the future of business digital transformation

Introduction of FUJIFILM IWpro and IT Expert Services to empower Malaysian SMEs in their digital transformation journey

BUSINESS

Indonesia’s Aviation Industry: A Skyward Ascent

Leading carriers such as Garuda Indonesia and Lion Air have played pivotal roles in enhancing the fascets of the Indonesian aviation industry

malaysia politics Featured

Navigating Malaysia's Political Landscape: UMNO's Revitalization and PH's Unification

UMNO, leveraging its historical understanding of Malay rural economies, should champion policies that stimulate rural development, enhance agricultural productivity, and foster small and medium enterprise growth.

Apple iPhone Sales Reportedly Down by 10%, Higher Price May be The Culprit

In its second fiscal quarter spanning January 1 to March 30, 2024, Apple unveiled mixed financial results. While iPhone sales plummeted by 10% annually, Services surged to record levels, marking a 14% increase from last year.

geopolitics

Philippines Demands Expulsion of Chinese Envoys

Philippines calls for expulsion of Chinese diplomats over disinformation campaign in an escalation that could spill across the South China Sea

Designer Brands

LVMH Sales DOWN, Demand for Luxury Bags DROPPING Among High End Customers

According to Fortune, LVMH, the French luxury conglomerate renowned for apparel, watches, and spirits, witnessed a slowdown in sales growth in early 2024.

BUSINESS

Driving Progress with Next-Gen Warehousing Solutions with Store N Go

Store N Go offers an all-in-one warehousing & fulfilment solution company in Malaysia

2.55 Chanel Bag

Chanel in Hot Waters After Bloomberg Turned Off Comments in YouTube Interview of CEO

Luxury YouTube commenter Super Dacob observed that the Bloomberg interview has actually removed the commenting feature of their video specifically for the Chanel interview.

scam

Mauritius Scam: Cancer-Stricken Man Loses £3.3 Million Life Savings

Between May and June 2019, coinciding with his wife’s spinal cancer diagnosis, all of Mr. Franklin’s money disappeared and it was too late when he discovered the scam!

Elite Finance

Indian Digital Payments Firm Eyes IPO Amid Fintech Boom

PhonePe's IPO aspirations mirror its ambitious diversification strategy. Beyond its core payments business, the company is venturing into an array of financial services

racism

Conservatives Asking Why is it “Scientific” for A Black Man to Call White People “Monkeys”?

100 years ago, there were scientific debates citing if Black people were “monkeys” which is obviously incorrect and racist. However, conservative Americans are asking why is it accepted for a Black man to scientifically call White people “monkeys” today.

Elite Tech, apple

Apple Removes WhatsApp and Threads from Chinese App Store: A National Security Move

The stated reason for the removal of WhatsApp: national security. While the specifics of these concerns remain undisclosed, it is evident that the Chinese authorities view these apps as potential threats.