Opinions
Opinions
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Economy and FinanceRinggit’s Resurgence: Beyond the Dollar’s Decline
Malaysia’s trade performance has also been steady into the H1 2024. This trend will likely continue, bolstered by robust global demand and a potential increase in commodity prices driven by the weakening USD, especially in...
By Rais Hussin -
Law and Human Rights
Israel Cannot Bomb Its Way to Peace
The current conflict presents the U.S. with a stark choice: continue its unconditional support for Israel’s military campaigns or use its influence to push for a more balanced approach that emphasizes diplomacy and regional stability.
By Rais Hussin -
Foreign Policy
Israel is preparing for a regional war – time to abolish the UNSC veto
Current events should propel the UN in undertaking the first step to reform or abolish the UNSC veto power itself.
By Jason Loh -
Domestic Policy
Make EIA Credible: Enhance Transparency, Strengthen Enforcement
With all the precedents, it is clear that enforcement is the biggest stumbling block to credible EIA reports.
By Chia Chu Hang -
Domestic Policy
Gegenpressing Stalled Pathway: The Urgency of Malaysia’s 5G Transition
Malaysia must expedite its 5G Dual Wholesale Network transition to break the monopoly and align with global trends.
By Rais Hussin -
Domestic Policy
Northeast Monsoon Is Coming, Are We Prepared for It?
The storm in the northern states is terrifying, but the northeast monsoon could be much worse.
By Chia Chu Hang -
Foreign Policy
Netanyahu must go – first step towards ending the Gaza holocaust
For the sake of ending the Gaza holocaust, Netanyahu must be ousted if he refuses to step down.
By Jason Loh -
Economy and Finance
BRICS’ Currency Dilemma: A Necessary Quality Leap Beyond the Dollar
Economic asymmetries between BRICS countries, although natural, can hinder the deepening of economic trade within the bloc when it is conducted in national currencies.
By Rais Hussin -
Domestic Policy
Solving the Malaysia Airlines Conundrum Credibly
Up until 2020, the government had injected RM28 billion into MAB. With this much being spent without results to show, it is crystal clear that MAB has massive management and operational issues.
By Chia Chu Hang -
Foreign Policy
The changing political dynamics of Bangladesh
It is hope that the changing political dynamics of Bangladesh will usher in a new dawn and era for the nation.
By Jason Loh
