The Spiritual Budget: Redefining Economic Justice in the MADANI Era
The Budget 2026 speech began not with numbers, but with prayer. “A budget is not merely a list of expenses,” Anwar Ibrahim said softly before the Dewan Rakyat,…
Author: Katherine (Kay)
Kay like to explores the intersection of money, power, and the curious humans behind them. With a flair for storytelling and a soft spot for market drama, she brings a fresh and sharp voice to Southeast Asia’s business scene.
Her work blends analysis with narrative, turning headlines into human stories that cut through the noise. Whether unpacking boardroom maneuvers, policy shifts, or the personalities shaping regional markets, Kay offers readers a perspective that is both insightful and relatable — always with a touch of wit.
Made by Malaysia: A New Industrial Pride Movement
In a workshop at Universiti Sains Malaysia, a group of engineers are testing a portable dialysis machine. Not far away, another team is perfecting a prototype for an…
Beyond Handouts: The Political Economy of Targeted Subsidies
In a small fishing village on the east coast, a group of boat owners line up to renew their diesel cards. For years, they queued under the same…
Semiconductors, Sukuk and Sustainability: Malaysia’s Three S Strategy for Global Relevance
In a modest industrial park outside Penang, engineers are adjusting microscopes over chips no wider than a fingernail. A few hundred kilometres away in Labuan, financial officers are…
Bursa Malaysia to Close on 20 October for Deepavali Holiday
MALAYSIA, 15 October 2025 – Bursa Malaysia Berhad has announced that it and its subsidiaries will be closed on Monday, 20 October 2025, in conjunction with the Deepavali…
The East Rebalances: Sabah and Sarawak’s RM48 Billion Infrastructure Bet
At dawn in Sarawak, the first rays of light strike a half-finished bridge that will soon connect small river towns long separated by water. The hum of machines…
AI Nation 2030: How Budget 2026 Quietly Kick Starts Malaysia’s Intelligence Economy
In a computer lab at a public university, a group of students are training Malaysia’s first national language model to recognise everyday phrases in Bahasa Melayu. The scene…
The Budget of Discipline: Malaysia’s Silent Fiscal Revolution
When Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim stood before Parliament to table Malaysia’s Fourth MADANI Budget, he did not describe it as a financial document. He called it:…
China and Malaysia to Hold Joint Military Drill Focused on Disaster Relief and Maritime Security
BEIJING, 08 October 2025 – China and Malaysia will conduct a joint military exercise this month, aimed at enhancing cooperation in disaster relief, anti-piracy operations, and maritime security,…
When 10 Minutes Tell a Thousand Stories: Short + Sweet Theatre Festival Returns to KLPAC
Eighteen years on, Short + Sweet Malaysia Festival continues to redefine what the stage can be. Birthed in Australia and now embraced around the globe, the festival thrives…