Reviewing the KL-Singapore High Speed Rail Project
The KL-Singapore HSR at a Glance The Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High Speed Rail (KLHSR) Project is a mega-infrastructure development project that has been in the making for almost fourteen years. Originally proposed by the Malaysian government as a High-Impact Project in Malaysia’s 2010 Economic Transformation Programme Roadmap, the KLHSR was considered to be a highly effective […]
Revolutionising Construction with the Internet of Things
What is the Internet of Things? The technology of the Internet of Things (IoT) has been gradually developing over the past few decades and has recently received much attention for its potential to transform industries. IoT technology essentially involves large connected systems of devices which communicate with one another wirelessly over the internet to perform […]
Assessing the Malaysian Education Sector
Introduction Questions are once again being raised regarding the effectiveness of the Malaysian education system. With debates taking place surrounding the Dual-Language system which was implemented in 2016 and whether it should be replaced, the public is once again raising the alarm and asking if students are indeed receiving the best quality of education in […]
Exploring the NIMP 2030
NIMP 2030 – Overview “The NIMP 2030 is designed to drive Malaysia’s trajectory as a global leader in industrial development, extend the domestic linkages to create wealth across the nation as well as strengthen its position in the global value chain,” stated Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim (PMX), as he launched the new policy on September […]
Introducing the Progressive Wage Model in Malaysia
The “MADANI Economy: Empowering the People” Framework “The success of economic structural reforms should be assessed in terms of how far it can create more jobs with meaningful wages for all Malaysians”, Prime Minister Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced when he launched the MADANI Economy: Rakyat Empowerment framework on 27 July 2023. He acknowledged that […]
27 Advisory and 27 Projects Completes Consolidation Exercise with IRGA Sdn Bhd
27 Group shareholders consolidate shares into IRGA preparing for strong growth in built environment, sustainability, ESG and natural capital sectors. Kuala Lumpur, 15th September, 2023 – 27Group, a boutique business consultancy specialising in project management and socioeconomic development strengths, announced today that it will be conducting a consolidation exercise with IRGA Sdn Bhd, an […]
Malaysian Economic Framework Review – MADANI Economy: “Empowering the People”
The new economic framework in Malaysia, “MADANI Economy: Empowering the People,” was launched on 27th July 2023, with two main focuses: restructuring the economy to elevate Malaysia as a leading Asian economy and improve the quality of life for all Malaysians. The vision aims to ‘Raise the Ceiling’, which involves elevating the country’s economic status […]
The Future of Consultancy with AI
What is Artificial Intelligence? The term Artificial Intelligence is used to broadly refer to the simulation of human intelligence by machines, computer systems in particular. An essential aspect of AI, and one that makes it incredibly useful to businesses and members of academia, is in its core function of receiving large amounts of data, analysing […]
An Economic Overview of the Halal Food Industry
The Halal food industry has been steadily growing as demand for halal food products increases around the world today. Halal foods, which are prepared according to the highest standards of hygiene that emphasise healthy and safety, are consumed by an international Muslim community of over two billion. More recently, halal foods have become an attractive […]
Malaysian Industrial Outlook 2025
The Malaysian Industrial and Manufacturing Sector As the Malaysian economy continues to open up beyond the constrictions brought about by the recent pandemic, the need to ensure forward economic momentum is a major imperative. This is especially so considering that global economic outlook predictions show that recessionary forces are likely to be factor due to […]