Opinions
Opinions
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Economy and FinanceJoining BRICS+ : Anwar’s Pragmatic & Strategic Choice for Malaysia
By joining BRICS+, Malaysia aims to deepen economic cooperation with emerging markets, enhancing trade, investment, and technological exchange. This engagement complements Malaysia's existing relationships with Western nations and institutions, rather than replacing them.
By Rais Hussin -
Domestic Policy
The critical need for social media to be subject to greater regulation
The new regulation should usher in a more safe or amiable environment for everyone.
By Jason Loh -
Domestic Policy
The Bajau Laut Dilemma
Not everyone will agree to accept the Bajau Laut as Malaysians, but we should not continue ignoring their plight.
By Chia Chu Hang -
Domestic Policy
Navigating Malaysia’s Innovation Landscape: Unpacking the Global Innovation Index 2023
Despite improvements in both output pillars compared to GII 2022, the substantial decline in ranking suggests that we’re grappling with the challenge of keeping up.
By Chia Chu Hang -
Economy and Finance
Navigating the BRICS Storm: Separating Signal from Noise
Ceasing to wield trade, financing, investment, knowledge sharing, and technology transfer as economic weapons could indeed lead us toward a more peaceful and prosperous globe.
By Rais Hussin -
Domestic Policy
The MADANI Government is on the right track
Malaysia MADANI can only comprise of two halves or lungs – moderate conservative and moderate progressive.
By Jason Loh -
Law and Human Rights
The Hannibal Directive – additional charge against Israel at the ICC
In light of the Hannibal Directive, it’s hoped that the Lead Prosecutor of the ICC can now add one more criminal charge to the list of criminal responsibilities.
By Jason Loh -
Economy and Finance
The High Cost of Living: Dilemma of Fresh Grads
The rising cost of living has outpaced entry-level salaries, placing financial strain on fresh graduates and leaving many without emergency funds.
By Jachintha Joyce Devasagayam Jayakumar -
Opinions
Decriminalising Substance Abuse: A Step Forward with Room for Refinement
The over-empowerment of rehabilitation officers is not the only issue with the proposed amendment.
By Chia Chu Hang -
Opinions
Starmer’s “Brick by Brick” Only to Be Overwhelmed by BRICS+
Namely Innovation, Inflation, Immigration, Identity Politics and a badly mauled international system since the mismanagement of the disintegration of the Soviet Union and the concomitant rise of China.
By Rais Hussin
