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Malaysia's Property Affordability Crisis: Why 6x Income Is Now the Floor
Malaysia's median house price is 6–8x annual household income. We break down why it got here, who is actually buying, and what the math says you should do.
Ziet Invests
RM29 Billion on 11% Margins: How 99 Speedmart Built Malaysia's Most Efficient Retail Machine
RM1B monthly revenue on 11% margins. How Lee Thiam Wah built 99 Speedmart into a 3,000-store empire — and its biggest threat.
Do More - Today
Tech Is Underperforming, Commodities Are Up: The Capital Rotation Thesis Malaysian Investors Are Missing
US tech is the worst-performing sector in 6 months while commodities surge. What this capital rotation means for Malaysian investors.
Do More - Today
Eight Acquisitions in 12 Months: What Catcha Digital's Roll-Up Tells Bursa Investors
Catcha Digital bought 8 companies in 12 months. What this Bursa-listed roll-up means for investors and Malaysian founders.
Mr Money TV
From 'Nobody Would Play Golf With Me' to 150K Users: How Deemples Built Asia's Golf Matching Platform
David Wong quit media to solve a personal problem — finding golf buddies. Nine years later, Deemples has 150K users in SEA.
ASB Returns Have Fallen for 5 Straight Years — Should You Still Invest?
Amanah Saham Bumiputera dividends dropped from 8% to under 5%. Why returns are declining, what PNB is doing, and how ASB compares to alternatives now.
Mr Money TV
Malaysian CEOs Earn 148x More Than Workers. The Gap Is Double Singapore's.
Malaysia's CEO-to-worker pay ratio is 148:1 — double Singapore's. With 84% household debt and BNPL surging, the roots run deep.
Financial Faiz
Shopee, Google, Apple: How Three Digital Monopolies Shape What Malaysians Pay
MyCC's CEO on how e-commerce, app stores, and digital ads are controlled by a few players — and what it means for Malaysians.
Financial Faiz
Malaysia's Gig Economy Is Growing Fast — But Who Protects the Workers?
From palm oil harvesters to e-hailing drivers, Malaysia's gig workforce is expanding. We break down worker rights, SOCSO coverage, and what's still missing.
Malaysia's Household Debt at 82% of GDP — What the Numbers Actually Mean
Malaysia has one of Asia's highest household debt ratios. Breaking down who owes what, why it matters for your finances, and what BNM is doing about it.
Ziet Invests
Petronas vs Sarawak: The RM2 Trillion Oil Fight That Could Reshape Malaysia's Energy Future
Sarawak fined Petronas RM120M and demands 20% royalties. How the PDA 1974 vs Petros dispute threatens Malaysia's fiscal backbone.
Ziet Invests
You're Paying RM400/Month in Tolls. Here's Why They Won't Be Abolished.
Malaysia's highway concession model spans 33 separate agreements. The buy-out cost exceeds RM400 billion — more than a full year's federal budget. Here's how the system actually works.
Ziet Invests
Perodua Has 44% of Malaysia's Car Market. The eMO Launch Signals the Risk Ahead.
360,000 cars sold, 43.9% market share — but near-zero eMO registrations signal whether Perodua survives the EV transition.
Do More - Today
Trading Is 90% Psychology — A Former Intel Engineer on Why Most Malaysian Retail Traders Lose
Ex-AMD/Intel engineer Kathlyn Toh on why most Malaysian retail traders fail — and why strategy matters less than emotions.
Ziet Invests
Malaysia's Car Servicing Market Has a Transparency Problem — And TUHU Wants to Fix It
TUHU, Tencent-backed with 7,200+ workshops in China, has entered Malaysia. What it means for bengkels and your workshop bills.
Mr Money TV
Oil at $100, Subsidy Bleeding Out: How the US-Iran War Hits Your Wallet in Malaysia
Oil surged to $100 after the US-Iran strike. How it hits Malaysia's fuel subsidy, Petronas dividends, and the ringgit.
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