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How’s my ringgit doing versus the few ASEAN / major countries we love to compare?
How’s my ringgit doing versus the few ASEAN / major countries we love to compare? Baht is still stronger if we look at 5-year movement
How’s my ringgit doing versus the few ASEAN / major countries we love to compare? Baht is still stronger if we look at 5-year movement
Did you know that chili is always an expensive ‘fruit’? Yes, it’s actually a fruit and not considered a vegetable although in the culinary world, no one sees chill as a fruit lah. So, when compared to apples, oranges and maybe even durian kampung, chili is expensive. If we think of chili as a vegetable, then it’s even more expensive because vegetables are generally cheaper than fruits. So, how expensive is expensive?
My good friend from Hong Kong was very surprised when she saw some shops which open for breakfast close after lunch. Meanwhile some shops which will open till late night opens only at 5pm. She says in Hong Kong, shops stay open the whole day because they need to maximize the earnings to cover the rental. Well, we are lucky that rental has yet to become too high that shops must stay open the whole day just to cover the rental. One day, maybe all shops have to open the whole day. However, there’s something very important that we must always do; maximising the value from assets which we have.
SUNWAY REIT DECLARES RECORD HIGH FY2025 DPU OF 14.48 SEN, FULL YEAR NPI UP 15.5% Key Highlights:o Full year revenue and NPI rose by 16.6%
Malaysia has yet to reach the levels we were in before 2018. We do not need to go even further but suffice to say, that I personally do believe countries which has trade surplus should have a stronger currency while countries with a big deficit should have a weaker currency. This is how the trade balance is remedied. When Malaysia is exporting, the country which is importing would pay us in RM. So, of course demand for RM should increase and this should support the value. I know, this sounds simple. Else, please tell me how and why do currencies fluctuate then? For the purpose of speculative investment? Hmm….
TROPICANA WINS SILVER IN THE PROPERTY CATEGORY AT THE PUTRA ARIA BRAND AWARDS 2025 Jeffrey Tan, Group Managing Director of Tropicana, who accepted the award,
CIMB Securities: Sunway-IJM to merge with multiple synergies Do read for the latest news about these two famous developer brands in NST. Article in nst.com.my.
Tropicana Corporation Berhad has doubled its ESG rating to 4 stars and earned a spot in the FTSE4Good Bursa Malaysia Index. This achievement reflects its 45-year commitment to sustainability, focusing on People, Planet, and Partnership. Key milestones include developing 20 townships and embracing robust corporate governance practices.
In 2026, the ringgit is Asia’s strongest currency, having strengthened nearly 10% against the US dollar in 2025. Compared to regional currencies, the ringgit’s performance is noteworthy, particularly against the Thai baht, Philippine peso, Singapore dollar, and Indonesian rupiah. These trends reflect improved economic confidence in Malaysia.
Bank Negara says this about Living Wage. “A living wage is an income level needed for a household to afford a minimum acceptable living standard, which includes the ability to participate in society, the opportunity for personal and family development, and freedom from severe financial stress.” Do take a look at the image below. For the full study, refer here. Very comprehensive report by Eilyn Chong and Farina Adam Khong Source: bnm.gov.my
It’s a huge achievement because Thailand is the top in ASEAN when it comes to international tourists. Perhaps the reason is because there are now ever more connections and it’s thus easier and probably cheaper to fly here these days. Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing said that Malaysia has over 3,343 international flights every week. Thus, 674,000 passengers could come into Malaysia. This is really a wow. Read on for more details:
Media Release: 30 YEARS OF SEREMBAN 2: IJM LAND SPREADS JOY AND CREATIVITY AT ANGEL TREE CHARITY NIGHT Creative workshops, thoughtful gifts, and essential donations