Category: Uncategorized
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Malaysia a Failed State?
Is Malaysia a failed state? At least Daniel Gloss seems to think that Malaysia is heading in that direction. But is that true? What does the data say? This article here will first explore what is the definition of a failed state, then examine Malaysia’s position in the world. It…
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How is Malaysia’s Daily Vaccination Rate Compared to the World?
I am sure you would have read the news on the government’s relentless drive to increase the vaccination rate in Malaysia. Recently, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob has said that Malaysia currently exceeds the world average for daily vaccinations per capita. What does this mean? What is…
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A Review of the PEMULIH Package
The government has just released its latest incentives package called the PEMULIH, and is worth about RM150bn in terms of stimulus to the economy. This comes after the announcement of the last big stimulus package called PENJANA, and is geared mainly for the ongoing lockdown now. I will be reviewing…
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Celcom Axiata and Digi Merging
Celcom and Digi have inked a transaction agreement to merge together (Source) Big news coming from the telecommunication industry in Malaysia, Axiata Celcom and Digi are planning to merge together after signing the transaction agreement. This deal is expected to result in a pre-synergy equity value of RM50bn and a…
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Oh No! Full MCO Lockdown, Oxygen Running Out?, Tajuddin Terminated as Prasarana CEO and This Week’s News
This week boasted some big news coming out of the current Covid-19 news in Malaysia with the announcement of the full MCO lockdown starting from 1 June 2021, oxygen services for healthcare sector at risk and the termination of Tajuddin as the CEO of Prasarana after his handling of the…
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Should Mitsui Privatise IHH Healthcare Berhad?
Mitsui has reportedly stated its intention to privatise IHH Healthcare Berhad, with some private equity investors stating their interest to do so with Mitsui. I have previously covered the company in part 1 and part 2, and forecasted that IHH will trade around RM5.30 where it is currently trading at…
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3 Sectors That You Might Want to Invest in 2021 (Apr 2021)
Are you struggling to identify good quality long term investments in 2021? Which sectors could stand to gain? Find out more in this article. Disclaimer: This is purely for information purposes and I take no responsibility for anyone’s investment decisions regarding this. In the past few weeks, many have asked…
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Should you Invest? 5 Important Things to Know About Genting Malaysia (March 2021 Update)
Disclaimer: This is purely for informational purposes and shall not represent any advice or whatsoever. I take no responsibility for whatever investment decisions being taken by whomever. You can find my full analysis on the 5 important things on Genting Malaysia Berhad for the year 2021 here , and the past…
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Should You Invest? IHH Healthcare, Owner of Pantai and Gleneagles (Part 2)
You can find part 1 here . Part 2 will cover mainly on the financial performance of IHH Healthcare and financial valuation for IHH. If you don’t feel like reading the whole article, I have prepared an infographic here for you ease of reference. Impressive revenue growth in the past 5…
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Deep-diving into the Oversupply of Properties in KL and Selangor (Part 1)
When you think about the property market in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor, one thing always comes to mind — how expensive and unaffordable houses are to you. Your salary and income is not enough to afford yourself a house. In Malaysia’s context, loan availability has always been blamed as the main root…
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