Malaysia could do with a little more ‘boring’

Stability is key: The endless politicking in Malaysia might be welcomed as a little spice across the Causeway but spice is not what attracts investors, it’s predictability, says the columnist. — THOMAS YONG/The Star

MALAYSIAN news companies are used to getting calls from their counterparts in Singapore looking for content they can use to help fill up their pages, especially when the more exciting news comes from across the Causeway.

For the past few weeks, news breaks have taken place at a swift pace – from the constitutional crisis in Negri Sembilan to the house arrest decision for Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak, which has sparked a national debate.

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