Finance and Economy
Forget nuclear program – Iran might have found a more lethal weapon than nuclear. While closing the Strait of Hormuz to everyone appeared to be a brilliant plan, Tehran soon discovered such strategy also hurts friendly countries. So the Iranian regime began to modify its newly found economic weapon. Recently, some tankers stuck at the […]
... written on Apr 03 2026After four weeks of war, it is obvious that the U.S. and Israel have enjoyed extraordinary military success in eliminating much of Iran’s leadership and military capabilities. However, Iran’s regime has succeeded at a political (at least rhetorical) and economic level – first by simply surviving the onslaught and second by exercising its stranglehold on […]
... written on Apr 01 2026Ramanan Ramakrishnan was like a cat on hot bricks after businessman-turned-fugitive Victor Chin Boon Long publicly declared a war on Mr “R”, a so-called Member of Parliament from Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) – return the RM9.5 million pocketed as a middleman after failed to resolve his “corporate mafia” woes, or else the identity of Mr […]
... written on Mar 27 2026About a week after a joint U.S.-Israel military strike on Iran, sending global oil prices above US$100 a barrel, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim started to panic. He immediately warned that the government’s subsidies to maintain RON95 petrol at RM1.99 per litre can last for only two months. That was the clearest hint that his […]
... written on Mar 24 2026Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu have given mixed and confusing signals on how long the Iran War would go on. By now, Tehran should realize that it was a tactic to keep the regime guessing. It’s part of psychology warfare – pretending to be weak and disunited to let the enemies’ guard down. It also […]
... written on Mar 21 2026The Rise of Intelligent Money Management Managing money used to mean balancing a checkbook and reviewing monthly statements. Today, personal finance has evolved into a dynamic, real-time experience powered by digital technology. As lifestyles become more global and fast-paced, consumers expect financial tools that are just as agile. The shift toward smarter spending reflects a […]
... written on Mar 20 2026The high-stakes corporate confrontation between two of Anwar’s cronies for NexG, the government’s primary technology solutions provider, is an upgraded version of crony capitalism practiced in the 1990s when Anwar was walking the corridors of power. The disgusting enrichment project becomes pathetic now as it involves Anwar’s ex-political secretary (66-year-old Ishak) and ex-political aide (43-year-old Farhash). […]
... written on Mar 20 2026Anwar Ibrahim never abandoned his UMNO DNA – he just changed his uniform from red to blue. Given a choice, he would choose to return to the United Malays National Organization (UMNO) or merge his current Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) with UMNO. His unfinished business was to become the UMNO president, his ultimate ambition when […]
... written on Mar 18 2026Did Iran really think Donald Trump would surrender after the regime has disrupted one of the world’s most important waterways, the Strait of Hormuz? Not only is Tehran suspected of the attacks on at least 16 foreign commercial ships in the Persian Gulf area since the war began on February 28, but it is also jamming signals […]
... written on Mar 15 2026Iran has weaponized the Strait of Hormuz to create a global oil crisis. As a result, crude oil prices skyrocketed to almost US$120 a barrel on Monday, before fell on Tuesday sparked by President Trump’s comment that the war would be over “very soon.” Brent, the global benchmark, was still 27% higher than on the eve […]
... written on Mar 12 2026
