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Brahmal’s old KL

The Creador founder is opening an art gallery and more.

Jun 23, 2026
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Two stories in today’s brief:

  • Brahmal Vasudevan is reshaping a corner of old KL with some artsy stuff.

  • PolicyStreet’s earliest backers have been offered a buyback of their shares at roughly a quarter of the latest valuation.


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Brahmal Vasudevan’s art ambitions are taking shape in the heart of old Kuala Lumpur.

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