FindingOut

Looking a little deeper.

FindingOut is where I explore companies, businesses and investment ideas that catch my attention. Rather than simply repeating the headline, I try to understand what is actually happening, why it may matter, what could go right — and what could go wrong.

For now, the focus is mainly on business, companies and investing, particularly in Malaysia. Over time, FindingOut may broaden naturally into other subjects that are worth examining in more depth.

Latest FindingOut

  • Three Super Apps That Run Malaysia

    Three Super Apps That Run Malaysia

    Grab, Touch ’n Go and Shopee have grown far beyond their original roles. Here’s how Malaysia’s three major super apps compare across transport, delivery, shopping, payments and financial services.

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  • Malaysia’s Funniest Parliament Moments — Part 1

    Malaysia’s Funniest Parliament Moments — Part 1

    Three unexpectedly funny moments from Malaysia’s Dewan Rakyat — from a Swifties misunderstanding to Fadhlina Sidek’s perfectly timed comeback and Mat Sabu’s memorable chair squeeze.

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  • Malaysia’s Cringiest Political Moments: 6 Awkward Moments — You Decide

    Malaysia’s Cringiest Political Moments: 6 Awkward Moments — You Decide

    Six Malaysian political moments. Six very different situations. From press-conference clashes and campaign misfires to viral public remarks, we revisit the moments — and you decide which was the most cringe-worthy.

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  • What If Everyone Is Wrong About Malaysia?

    What If Everyone Is Wrong About Malaysia?

    Malaysia’s headlines can look bleak, but geography, trade, investment and economic momentum tell a more complicated story. The real challenge is turning those advantages into better jobs, stronger wages and prosperity that people can feel.

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  • RT Pastry at 13.5 Sen: Three Things That Caught My Attention

    RT Pastry at 13.5 Sen: Three Things That Caught My Attention

    A layperson’s look at the 0.19% online clue, halal/Shariah positioning and what I saw in the shops. Disclosure: I own shares in RT Pastry Holdings Berhad. This article reflects my personal views and is for information and commentary only. It is not investment advice or a recommendation to buy, sell or hold any security. Please…

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  • Astro at 6 Sen: The Netflix Clue That Made Me Look Again

    Astro at 6 Sen: The Netflix Clue That Made Me Look Again

    An unexpected Netflix pricing difference made me take another look at Astro. The question is not whether the old Astro can return, but whether a smaller streaming-and-content ecosystem can stabilise from today’s much lower base.

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