Opinions
Opinions
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Economy and FinanceTrump Tariff Shock: Resilience, Not Retaliation
High tariffs. Low logic. The smart response? Diversify, innovate, build resilience—not retaliate.
By Rais Hussin -
Domestic Policy
Gambling Addiction: A Growing Challenge Demanding a Multi-Pronged Solution
The immediate need is to introduce new laws to heavily regulate online gambling, thereby making it more difficult for younger people to access.
By Chia Chu Hang -
Economy and Finance
Chip Design Investment: Moving Beyond Made in Malaysia
The experience and knowledge of Arm Holdings, if successfully transferred to local specialists, will undoubtedly propel us to the forefront of chip design.
By Chia Chu Hang -
Economy and Finance
Rethinking Malaysia’s Tech Park Model: The Case for an Innovation District
Innovation districts create an environment where innovation is not a program or policy, but a culture – a daily way of life that perpetuates itself.
By Rais Hussin -
Foreign Policy
From Silos to Synergy: A Centre-Out Approach to Future-Proofing Malaysia’s Counter-Extremism Strategy
Malaysia’s counter-extremism plan risks being too rigid for evolving threats. A centre-out model—proven in crisis response and military ops—offers a dynamic fix and a blueprint for broader governance challenges.
By Avyce Heng -
Foreign Policy
Roots of regional instability and mayhem in the Middle East
It’s hoped that in the coming days, the UNSC & the UN will take concrete action against the genocidal situation in Syria.
By Jason Loh -
Environment
The Intensifying Climate Crisis: Are We Doing Enough?
While we might have made progress on paper, in reality, things might be very different.
By Chia Chu Hang -
Education and Social Policy
The Futility of Resisting English: A Barrier to National Progress
Championing the Malay language does not entail disparaging other languages, and we certainly need not undermine them in our efforts to promote Malay.
By Chia Chu Hang -
Foreign Policy
From Checklists to Impact: Strengthening MyPCVE with Evidence & Expertise
MyPCVE must go beyond box-ticking—only IOOI, expert standards, research rigor, and professionalisation can ensure an impact-driven P/CVE strategy.
By Avyce Heng -
Opinions
Malaysia’s Emerging Data Centre Boom: Seizing Opportunities and Powering a Sustainable Future
Malaysia’s data centre boom is accelerating, but energy, regulation, and talent gaps must be addressed to ensure sustainable growth. A green, future-ready ecosystem is key.
By Rais Hussin
