May I congratulate the organisers of Monie Fest 2026 for bringing together the various aspects of money, namely finance, investment, and banking, and showcasing them to all Malaysians. The theme of the event is “Money. Finance. Lifestyle”. In my speech, I would like to tweak…
Tax is always contentious, since time immemorial. Taxing from whom, taxing for who, and for what, will always feature heavily in the debates of every society. But, now in March 2026, we are at a crossroads of global history. Since the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020,…
Credit plays an important role in our economy. When used wisely, it helps families manage expenses, invest in education, and buy assets. For businesses, credit helps them grow and create jobs. Banks remain our main source of credit. But banks are not the only players.…
His autobiography is an extensive look into his long life, following the many changes in places where he lived and the transformations of society and countries around him. The interplay of order and disorder has followed me all my life” is the first line of No…
I was 12 years old in 1989. Most evenings after school, I would go around different eateries in Petaling Jaya to sell lottery tickets from table to table. I had been interested in politics since the age of nine, reading voraciously and watching every night…