Unpopular BigPay changes, and how can we RELOAD with ZERO FEE?

The good old days are over for BigPay users. Many users are complaining over the internet since the unpopular announcement was made by BigPay via email to all their users. 👀

Starting 30 August 2023, BigPay had some changes in the fees for some of their services. The notable changes are:

How Does Tower REIT Swings into a Loss?

Investing in REITs is a great way to diversify your portfolio outside of traditional stocks and bonds and can be attractive for their strong dividends and long-term capital appreciation.

But then, how can a REIT report a loss? This is what we witnessed at Tower REIT... Let's take this as a good case study here...

So, how does Tower REIT swings into a loss in the most recent quarterly income announcement?

Who are the 9 Malaysian companies on the 2023 Forbes Asia's Best Under A Billion list?

Wow. A total of 9 Malaysian firms have been named as part of Forbes Asia’s coverage of Best Under A Billion 2023. (Better than last year 2022 😀)

The yearly list highlights the 200 Asia-Pacific public companies with less than US$1 billion (RM4.57 billion) in revenue and consistent top and bottom-line growth.

Who are they?

Here you go... 👇👇👇

Relationship between Politics and Economy in Malaysia

Greetings and welcome to Malaysia, a nation where the intricate dance between politics and the economy is both intriguing and pivotal.

Through our exploration of this interconnected relationship, we will uncover the historical origins, present nuances, and prospective trajectories that shape Malaysia's development.

Historical Interplay

Colonial Legacy: Shaping Economic Foundations

To understand the present, we must revisit the past. Malaysia's economic landscape carries echoes of its colonial history. During the British colonial era, they shaped the economy of the nation to be based on resources, with rubber and tin being the main pillars. The political decisions they made were closely intertwined with their economic pursuits, which ultimately influenced trade patterns and labor dynamics.

Post-Independence Policies: Political Influence on Economic Growth

The post-independence era saw a tango between politics and the economy, choreographed by visionary leaders. From Tun Mahathir's ambitious industrialization drive to Najib Razak's 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) initiative 💣, politics sculpted economic blueprints. Grand projects and policies took center stage, their success often entwined with political stability.

Policy Dynamics