Spent the past weeks deep in VC and tech. So, I’ll start this week with something else.
It’s Monday and we are down to the last day of H2 2025 — how time flies.
Brainjam is a space for founding members, where I post things that don’t quite fit the main newsletter. So far, that’s included bits on climate, politics, and a VC dataset.
It’s also the only place on The Malaysianist where comments are open (usual rules still apply).
This is the fourth post under the section, so yes Brainjam is here to stay.
Regular programming returns in the next newsletter, out to all subscribers. I’ll dig into Bryan Loo of Tealive fame and a few Sarawak swings, including digital and tech angles.
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There are some uneasy developments concerning Malaysia’s institutions under Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s watch.
I do wonder whether all this is him simply dealing with an image problem, or has all his politicking finally come back to bite him?
Today, we’re talking heavy stuff: alleged judicial interference.