By The Malketeer When a TikTok video showing a can of Gold Coin sweetened creamer with Hebrew writing went viral, it sparked an online uproar — and a wave of boycott calls. Many Malaysians, unaware of the product’s export context, assumed that Fraser & Neave Holdings Bhd (F&N) had entered
Safe and secure housing remains one of the most pressing needs among Orang Asli communities in Malaysia. According to the Department of Orang Asli Development (JAKOA), 89.4 percent of Orang Asli households continue to live in poverty. Temporary structures often cannot withstand heavy rains, leaving families vulnerable to displacement and damage year
By The Malketeer Malaysia’s EV story just got even more interesting. For years, the electric vehicle conversation here has felt like a dinner table topic for the urban elite: something to discuss over oat lattes, not a real buying decision. But when Proton publicly teased an EV between RM60,000 and
By Kunal Sinha, Chief Knowledge Officer of Ampersand Advisory There’s something electric in the air in Kuala Lumpur in late October, a dusk-light charged with golden lamps, the hubbub of people, the scent of cardamom and sugar. I’m walking through The Curve in Mutiara Damansara just before sunset, camera in
By Darren Yuen, CEO, IPG Mediabrands Budget 2026 isn’t business as usual. It’s Malaysia’s fiscal reality check, a RM470 billion statement of intent that trades comfort for clarity. Gone are the days when growth was fuelled by broad subsidies and easy optimism. This budget is about accountability, innovation, and long-term
sooka, Malaysia’s leading streaming service and the country’s fastest-growing OTT platform, today announced a series of strategic collaborations with key industry partners—including Maxis, Etiqa, U Mobile, Grab, MAE by Maybank2u, Sports Direct, Zus Coffee, and VIU—to offer greater value, wider accessibility, and more touchpoints for its users. Currently ranked as
By The Malketeer Sometimes the best brand battles don’t happen in boardrooms or billion-dollar ad campaigns—they happen over a cup of aromatic chai. In Karachi, a cheeky little café called Sattarbuksh just pulled off what many thought impossible: it legally beat Starbucks at its own game. After years of legal
Datuk Lai Shu Wei has led Sime Darby Property Berhad through a critical revival: unifying teams, embedding customer accountability, and driving massive campaigns. With roots in FMCG, telecom and banking, his strategic clarity and discipline have positioned the brand as a purpose-driven developer. At the 21st Malaysia Media Conference on
In a move that will send ripples across Malaysia’s marketing and branding community, Rudy Khaw has departed from his role at AirAsia Brand Co. Though the company has yet to release an official statement, the news has sparked speculation about what the transition could mean for both Rudy’s next chapter
From leading Shopee and Klook to launching The Nurts, Rachel Tan has lived multiple lives as a corporate high-flyer, travel marketer, and now mompreneur shaping how families connect. Her focus on family-first values has guided the creation of playful yet purposeful tools for parents and kids, while redefining how households
