Timothy Tiah
Sharing insights, ideas & everyday moments.
Why Disney's Singapore cruise could be a multi-billion ringgit business
Disney doesn’t reveal how much each cruise ship makes. But using public numbers, the new Disney Adventure in Singapore could potentially generate several billion ringgit a year from a single ship. The real genius isn’t the ship. It’s the business model.
Malaysia didn't kill solar, it changed who pays for it
When most people think of solar, they think about panels. But the real story was always the policy behind them. A few years ago, Malaysia introduced incentives that made rooftop solar incredibly attractive. Solar companies expanded fast. Profits grew. The industry boomed. Then the rules changed.
How the son kicked out of EVA Air built Starlux Airlines
Most people think if your father leaves you a company… it’s yours. But in business, control doesn’t come from a will. It comes from shares. That’s how the son chosen to lead EVA Air… got removed within days. And why he had to start all over again. Sometimes, losing everything is the on
What car brands secretly know about Malaysians right now
You can actually learn a lot about the Malaysian economy… …just by looking at how car brands are trying to sell cars right now. A few years ago: people bought cars because they liked them. Now? People compare fuel costs. Monthly instalments. Charging infrastructure. Flood wading depth. Resale
Why convenience stores open 24 hours a day
Most convenience stores barely make money after midnight. So why stay open? Because 24-hour convenience stores aren’t really optimizing for night profits. They’re optimizing to become your default store. The moment customers have to think: “Are they open right now?” …the convenience i
Why this Singapore building makes more money than entire resorts
Singapore may have built one of the most profitable tourism properties on Earth. In just 3 months, Marina Bay Sands reportedly generated around US$806 million in EBITDA. What’s fascinating is that the building was designed to be far more than just a hotel. It became a full luxury ecosystem: •
Malaysia's billion-ringgit bird's nest industry runs on one fragile thing
Malaysia built a billion-ringgit industry… from hardened bird saliva. And somehow, the most valuable ingredient was never the nest itself. It was trust. After China once banned contaminated bird’s nest imports, the entire industry changed. Because when your biggest customer stops trusting yo