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It'll take more than patriotism to save the ringgit
News, Daniel Moss, Published on 28/03/2024
» Malaysia wants to be great again, at least in foreign exchange. The nation's currency recently approached a level seen as near-catastrophic during the Asian financial crisis of the late 1990s. Authorities insist the ringgit is way too cheap and blame forces outside the country, chiefly high interest rates in the US. The remedies are modest, compared with the shock therapy meted out a couple of decades ago.
Jailing Najib is a win for Malaysia
News, Daniel Moss, Published on 25/08/2022
» Let's hear it for Malaysia. Something unimaginable just a few years ago has transpired. A former prime minister, the scion of a prominent political dynasty who retained a strong grassroots following as a top lawmaker, has been sentenced to prison. His fall is a tonic, however brief, for a country whose politics in recent years have been marred by rancor, cynicism and a revolving door of weak governments.
Malaysian leader's second act just what the nation needs
News, Daniel Moss, Published on 03/10/2018
» The style and substance of Malaysia's seventh prime minister sure look familiar to anyone who knew him as its fourth prime minister. Good. Mahathir Mohamad's political comeback -- at the age of 92 -- could be just what the nation needs.
Stanley Fischer and the IMF changed Asia for good
News, Daniel Moss, Published on 13/09/2017
» As he steps down as vice chair of the US Federal Reserve, Stanley Fischer has been saluted for his overall contribution to central banking. His complex legacy after transforming key Asian economies should not be forgotten.