An American rediscovers his Malaysia


The writer's daughter, Harvaniya Krishnan (left) points to brother Vicckaash's academic achievements while their mother Neetha looks on.

AS the 2024 winter gave way to the milder chills of spring, I got a call from a news channel outside Malaysia that regularly covers the country.

They were doing a story on the impact of the falling ringgit on Malaysians. For context, they also needed to speak with those who had left for "greener pastures abroad". Could I be one of them?

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Barani Krishnan

Barani Krishnan

Barani Krishnan started out writing for newspapers in Malaysia, including The Star, before moving to wire service Reuters America and Wall Street chronicler Investing.com. These days, he divides his time between Kuala Lumpur and New York. Have a story on a great Malaysian individual, innovation or achievement? Write to barani.krishnan@gmail.com

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