Archive - The Malaysianist

Jelawang Capital earmarks its first pick

Khazanah’s startup investor rolls the dice but with a looser line.

23 hrs ago

Welcome to Anwar Inc

Power, patronage and the future of Malaysia’s ruling family.

May 19

Who’s footing Malaysia’s VC bill?

The billion-ringgit party continues, with no scorecard.

May 12

DNB’s fall from grace

The government’s 5G flagship is quickly losing relevance.

May 8

Charged up, then let go

And Anwar’s tariff balancing act.

May 7

Anwar and the crypto kings

The PM’s blockchain push comes with baggage.

May 4

April 2025

Crisis, cuts, and costly bets

Maybank reels, ministries brace, ARM deal questioned.

Apr 27

Creador’s backroom push at CTOS

Lower profits, shrinking offices, and PE pressure.

Apr 26

Inside CTOS’ quiet retrenchment

Sources report broader cost discipline after a 42% quarterly profit drop.

Apr 22

Postmarked for failure?

Six years of red ink, one corporate structure, and zero coherent reform.

Apr 22

Zalora cuts jobs amid regional shake-up

E-commerce’s fashion darling trims headcount — again.

Apr 18

Keeping up with the Razaks

Inside the deals and networks of Malaysia’s first political family.

Apr 14

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