The Malaysian government has been subsidising the price of fuel to ensure that the cost of living is manageable for most Malaysians. However, with the current crude oil price above US$100 per barrel, the government will have to relook at the fuel subsidy bill to make it more targeted and benefit those that really need it.

How to better utilise the funds for our burgeoning fuel subsidy bill

Last year was a record-breaking year for the shipping industry, as high demand, Covid-19-related issues resulting in worker and container shortages and congestion at ports contributed to record-high ocean rates. The rebound also triggered more orders in the newbuilding market.

Container sector continues  to take lead in newbuild orders

Barisan Nasional’s landslide win in Malacca in November suggests that voting trends have changed since GE14. The low voter turnout reflected dwindling support for Pakatan Harapan, owing partly to the absence of bumiputera-centric Bersatu in the coalition. With Undi18 a wild card, Johor’s snap election on March 12 will show how far the pendulum has swung back to BN, which is looking to go it alone in GE15.

Will voters swing or split in Johor’s snap election?

Shutting people out of the internet is becoming a favourite tool of those in power. They use it to control the spread of information within the country and halt communications with the outside world. It is increasingly being used in recent years in response to civil unrest, war and political events.

Can a country shut down the internet? 

Amid the ongoing global chip shortage and tech cold war between the US and China, it is important to understand the role Malaysian semiconductor and electrical and electronics (E&E) firms play in the semiconductor value chain.

Where Malaysian players are in the semiconductor value chain

Tensions between Russia and Ukraine have escalated, with Russian President Vladimir Putin launching a military operation in Ukraine last week. The US, UK, Europe and Australia have imposed sanctions on Russia, including asset freezes and travel bans.