The Securities Commission has flagged a growing visibility problem among listed companies on Bursa Malaysia, with some firms lacking dedicated investor relations teams and some receiving no analyst coverage at all. Business commentator Pankaj C Kumar shares his view on the new SC initiative, the MY Value Up Guidebook aimed at improving companies' visibility.

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The Securities Commission has flagged a growing visibility problem among listed companies on Bursa Malaysia, with some firms lacking dedicated investor relations teams and some receiving no analyst coverage at all. Business commentator Pankaj C Kumar shares his view on the new SC initiative, the MY Value Up Guidebook aimed at improving companies' visibility. Image Credit: Shutterstock

Opinion and analysis of today’s international and local news that matter to Malaysians. Everything you need to know to start and plan your work.

Opinion and analysis of today&rsquo;s international and local news that matter to Malaysians. Everything you need to know to start and plan your work.

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Why Aren’t (Some) Malaysian Stocks Getting Enough Attention?

A petition calling for the removal of Rohingya refugees from Malaysia has reignited public debate over one of the country’s most complex humanitarian issues. Husson Ahmad, Founder of the Rohingya Youth Support Network, shares insights into the lived reality of this very marginalised community.

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A petition calling for the removal of Rohingya refugees from Malaysia has reignited public debate over one of the country’s most complex humanitarian issues. Husson Ahmad, Founder of the Rohingya Youth Support Network, shares insights into the lived reality of this very marginalised community. Image Credit: Shutterstock

Inside Malaysia’s Rohingya Refugee Community

As geopolitical tensions and supply chain shifts reshape the global economy, Japan and Malaysia are moving to deepen cooperation in areas such as semiconductors, AI, digital technology, critical minerals, and supply chain resilience. With Japan remaining a major investor and trading partner, the latest high-level engagements highlight a growing focus on strategic industries and long-term economic collaboration. As Malaysia seeks to move up the value chain, what opportunities could emerge from closer ties with Japan, and what tangible outcomes should businesses and investors be watching for?


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As geopolitical tensions and supply chain shifts reshape the global economy, Japan and Malaysia are moving to deepen cooperation in areas such as semiconductors, AI, digital technology, critical minerals, and supply chain resilience. With Japan remaining a major investor and trading partner, the latest high-level engagements highlight a growing focus on strategic industries and long-term economic collaboration. As Malaysia seeks to move up the value chain, what opportunities could emerge from closer ties with Japan, and what tangible outcomes should businesses and investors be watching for? Image Credit: Shutterstock

Japan-Malaysia Ties Gain Strategic Importance

Malaysia’s healthcare sector delivered a steady first quarter, supported by stronger patient volumes, improving case mix, and signs of recovery in the pharmaceutical segment. While medical tourism and structural demand continue to support growth, rising costs, currency volatility, and regulatory uncertainty are creating a more challenging operating environment. As the sector shifts from post-pandemic recovery towards a greater focus on earnings quality and sustainability, where will the next phase of growth come from?


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Malaysia’s healthcare sector delivered a steady first quarter, supported by stronger patient volumes, improving case mix, and signs of recovery in the pharmaceutical segment. While medical tourism and structural demand continue to support growth, rising costs, currency volatility, and regulatory uncertainty are creating a more challenging operating environment. As the sector shifts from post-pandemic recovery towards a greater focus on earnings quality and sustainability, where will the next phase of growth come from? Image Credit: Shutterstock

Why Aren’t (Some) Malaysian Stocks Getting Enough Attention?

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