Author name: Derek Ho

No deposit, no landlord: Why some Malaysians are choosing hotels over renting

No deposit, no landlord: Why some Malaysians are choosing hotels over renting

KUALA LUMPUR, June 14 — As rental costs rise and hefty deposits put traditional housing further out of reach, some Malaysians are choosing an unlikely alternative: living in hotels for months, or even years. For some, hotel living offers a way to avoid large upfront rental costs and long-term tenancy agreements. For others, it provides flexibility

No deposit, no landlord: Why some Malaysians are choosing hotels over renting Read More »

Fuel crisis sparks 40pc e‑bike surge as Nairobi’s boda‑boda riders swap petrol for cheaper power

Fuel crisis sparks 40pc e‑bike surge as Nairobi’s boda‑boda riders swap petrol for cheaper power

NAIROBI, June 13 — In Nairobi’s congested streets, the almost imperceptible hum of electric motorbikes is increasingly replacing the roar of their petrol-powered counterparts. The war in the Middle East, launched by the United States and Israel in February, has had the unlikely consequence of boosting green vehicles across Africa, especially in countries such as

Fuel crisis sparks 40pc e‑bike surge as Nairobi’s boda‑boda riders swap petrol for cheaper power Read More »

‘Teh tarik’ and football: Where Malaysians can catch the World Cup with fellow fans in KL and Selangor

‘Teh tarik’ and football: Where Malaysians can catch the World Cup with fellow fans in KL and Selangor

KUALA LUMPUR, June 13 — With the 2026 Fifa World Cup finally underway, Malaysians looking to watch matches alongside fellow football fans have plenty of options across the Klang Valley, from sports bars and rooftop venues to the country’s beloved 24-hour mamak restaurants. The month-long tournament, hosted across the United States, Canada and Mexico, comes

‘Teh tarik’ and football: Where Malaysians can catch the World Cup with fellow fans in KL and Selangor Read More »

Malaysia set to benefit from World Cup 2026 through digital commerce and business activity, says Bank of America

Malaysia set to benefit from World Cup 2026 through digital commerce and business activity, says Bank of America

  KUALA LUMPUR, June 12 — Malaysia is set to gain from the Fifa World Cup 2026 competition starting this week in areas such as digital commerce, media consumption, payments, logistics and cross-border business, a top foreign banker said today. Bank of America Malaysia country executive Gautam Puntambekar said the spillover benefits to Malaysia and Asean member countries

Malaysia set to benefit from World Cup 2026 through digital commerce and business activity, says Bank of America Read More »