Timothy Tiah
Sharing insights, ideas & everyday moments.
The 106-year-old Malaysian company you've probably never heard of
Most Malaysians have probably never heard of Claytan. But this company has been around since 1920. It survived the rubber boom, World War II, the Japanese Occupation, Merdeka and modern Malaysia—all while staying in family ownership and never listing on Bursa Malaysia. What surprised me most wa
60% of Malaysia's navy is over 40 years old. That's not the real problem.
60% of Malaysia’s navy is now over 40 years old. The issue isn’t simply that the ships are old. It’s that keeping ageing equipment operational can eventually cost more than replacing it. Sometimes the most expensive decision is the one you don’t make.
Could Malaysia force you to support your parents?
Malaysia is considering a law that could make adult children legally responsible for supporting their ageing parents. The surprising part? We’re far from the first. What can other countries teach us about an ageing society?
Why are some burgers in Malaysia so much cheaper than others?
We usually assume a burger is just a burger. But after speaking to the founder of Dara Burgers, who has been supplying burgers to major retailers for 20 years, I realised the biggest difference isnt always the brand. Sometimes, it’s the meat. Malaysia imports almost 80% of the bovine meat we co
Indonesia's new investment fund has a very unusual bond
Indonesia’s new investment fund isn’t making headlines because of its size. It’s making headlines because of the legal protections attached to some of its bonds. Supporters say it’s a bold way to bring billions of dollars back into the country. Critics say it could create dangerous loopho
