By The Malketeer Resilience in Retail: The Second-Highest Figure for 2024 November 2024 proved to be a remarkable month for Malaysia’s Wholesale & Retail trade, with sales soaring to RM149.3 billion—the second-highest figure for the year. Despite a slight dip in growth from October’s 5.5% to 4.7% year-on-year (YoY), the numbers
By The Malketeer The Game-Changing Bet That’s Set to Redefine Southeast Asia’s Tourism Thailand is rolling the dice on a bold new strategy to reshape its tourism and economic landscape: the legalisation of casinos. But this isn’t just about slot machines and roulette wheels. Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra’s government envisions integrated
By The Malketeer Generative AI Claims Top Spot Outpacing Connected TV (CTV) In the ever-evolving advertising landscape, 2025 has ushered in a transformative trend that is turning heads: Generative AI. According to Mediaocean’s newly released 2025 H1 Advertising Outlook Report, Generative AI has claimed the top spot as the leading consumer
By The Malketeer The Maha Kumbh’s AI tech-driven transformation offers valuable lessons for event planners, marketers, and brand strategists Every 12 years, an extraordinary phenomenon takes place on the banks of the Ganga and Yamuna in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh—a temporary city, complete with roads, pontoon bridges, and sprawling tent clusters, rises
By The Malketeer Are Politicians Stepping Into Roles Best Left To Creative Professionals? The promotional launch video for Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026) is undergoing a complete revamp after criticism erupted over the initial 41-second clip. Tourism, Arts, and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing’s dissatisfaction with the video—and his hands-on
By The Malketeer Lessons in Consumer Sentiment, Pricing, and Local Rivalry In the sprawling archipelago of Indonesia, where a youthful population of 280 million fuels a vibrant consumer economy, global brands like Unilever are finding themselves in uncharted waters. Once a trusted household name, Unilever now faces a steep decline in
By The Malketeer Why Zuckerberg’s Shift to Crowdsourced Moderation Could Reshape Online Content In a move that has left watchdogs and free-speech advocates at odds, Meta—the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and Threads—is replacing its longstanding fact-checking programme with a community-driven model. While Meta positions this as a push toward “free
By The Malketeer Industry Collaboration Key to VM2026 Success Tourism Malaysia’s bold vision for Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026) campaign has set the stage for an unprecedented collaboration between public and private sectors, aiming to attract 35.6 million tourists and generate RM147.1 billion in revenue. As the countdown begins, the focus shifts
By The Malketeer Tech-Driven Renaissance Reshaping How Brands Connect with Consumers According to the Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd Chief Economist, Afzanizam Abdul Rashid, Malaysia’s economy is on track for a robust 5% growth in 2025, setting the stage for a significant transformation in the marketing landscape. This projected growth, supported by
By The Malketeer Getty Image Holdings Valued at US$3.7 Billion to Yield Significant Cost Savings In a groundbreaking move set to redefine the visual content industry, two of the world’s largest image platforms, Getty Images and Shutterstock, have announced their plans to merge. The newly formed entity, Getty Image Holdings, will
