Malaysia saw 13 Initial Public Offerings in the 1st half of this year creating a market capitalisation of RM1.5 billion on the Bursa Malaysia. A total of RM395 million was raised which was 102% more than the same period last year. But will this positive trend continue in 2022 and from what sectors? Wong Kar Choon, IPO Leader, Audit & Assurance Partner from Deloitte Malaysia gives us his views based on their recently released report. Image credit: Shutterstock.com

Malaysia saw 13 Initial Public Offerings in the 1st half of this year creating a market capitalisation of RM1.5 billion on the Bursa Malaysia. A total of RM395 million was raised which was 102% more than the same period last year. But will this positive trend continue in 2022 and from what sectors? Wong Kar Choon, IPO Leader, Audit &amp; Assurance Partner from Deloitte Malaysia gives us his views based on their recently released report. Image credit: Shutterstock.com

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2022 A Blockbuster Year For Malaysian IPOs?

Parti Bersama Malaysia, formed by former ministers Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli and Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad, is the latest addition to the Malaysian political landscape. Nik Nazmi joins us to talk about the party, its aims, who it is expected to appeal to as well as how it might be funded and expectations for its future.



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Parti Bersama Malaysia, formed by former ministers Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli and Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad, is the latest addition to the Malaysian political landscape. Nik Nazmi joins us to talk about the party, its aims, who it is expected to appeal to as well as how it might be funded and expectations for its future.Image Credit: Shutterstock

Bersama: Aiming to Become Malaysia’s Next Reformist Force

Malaysia’s labour market may appear resilient on the surface, but a new World Bank report warns of deeper structural weaknesses, from stagnant wage growth and underemployment among graduates to firms struggling to scale globally. As policymakers push for higher wages and better living standards, what is keeping Malaysia trapped in a low-wage, low-productivity cycle, and what reforms are needed to create more meaningful, higher-quality jobs?



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Malaysia’s labour market may appear resilient on the surface, but a new World Bank report warns of deeper structural weaknesses, from stagnant wage growth and underemployment among graduates to firms struggling to scale globally. As policymakers push for higher wages and better living standards, what is keeping Malaysia trapped in a low-wage, low-productivity cycle, and what reforms are needed to create more meaningful, higher-quality jobs?Image Credit: Shutterstock

Why Isn’t Malaysia Creating Enough Quality Jobs?

The UK political landscape is becoming increasingly fragmented after Labour’s heavy local election losses, mounting pressure on Prime Minister Keir Starmer, and rising support for parties like Reform UK and the Greens. With leadership challenges emerging and traditional strongholds weakening, is Britain moving towards a broader political realignment ahead of the next general election?



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The UK political landscape is becoming increasingly fragmented after Labour’s heavy local election losses, mounting pressure on Prime Minister Keir Starmer, and rising support for parties like Reform UK and the Greens. With leadership challenges emerging and traditional strongholds weakening, is Britain moving towards a broader political realignment ahead of the next general election?Image Credit: Shutterstock

2022 A Blockbuster Year For Malaysian IPOs?

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