Opinions

Domestic Policy
Empowering Malaysia’s Future: A Youth-Centric Approach to P/CVE

Youth empowerment and involvement in P/CVE remain integral to consolidating national resilience against violent extremism.
By Avyce Heng and Margarita Peredaryenko

2 years ago
Domestic Policy
Housing: A Necessity That Not Many Can Afford in Malaysia

Housing, while viewed by some as an investment, has become increasingly unaffordable for others.
By Chia Chu Hang

2 years ago
Economy and Finance
Budget 2025 – powering data centres

A “radical” tax allowance scheme could help to position Malaysia to be a leading regional hub for data centres.
By Jason Loh

2 years ago
Domestic Policy
Malaysia’s 5G in Limbo: Progress Delayed, Frustrations Amplified

Interestingly, none of the criteria revealed by the MCMC are of substantial or technical nature—everything ‘can be enforced,’ ‘can be monitored,’ or ‘can be adjusted,’ clearly suggesting a retrofitting approach or like a ‘selection’ process...
By Rais Hussin

2 years ago
Domestic Policy
From Misogyny to Extremism: A Call for Gender Mainstreaming in P/CVE

Gender discrimination has far-reaching societal consequences that extend beyond commonly acknowledged impacts.
By Avyce Heng and Margarita Peredaryenko

2 years ago
Opinions
From definition to defence: Navigating the Complexities of Terrorism

Creating a universally applicable yet specific conceptual definition of terrorism remains central to effective public security strategies.
By Avyce Heng and Margarita Peredaryenko

2 years ago
Domestic Policy
Breaking the Chains of Economic Violence: Policy Recommendations for Empowering Women

Women empowerment aims not just for equality with men, but for equity, recognising the different needs and challenges of both genders in terms of well-being, finances, and education.
By Jachintha Joyce Devasagayam Jayakumar

2 years ago
Opinions
Data Centre Expansion in Malaysia: Bridging the Gap Between Investment and Job Creation

The job creation capabilities of data centres should never be in doubt. However, concerns over whether we can fill these positions are looming over our heads.
By Chia Chu Hang

2 years ago
Foreign Policy
Zionist aggression: Some additional possible scenarios of a multi-front war

The greater or more prolonged the escalation, the higher the possibility of a multi-front symmetrical war.
By Jason Loh

2 years ago
Domestic Policy
Malaysia’s 5G Dreams: Lessons from Rwanda

We could have earlier benefited from the experience of countries that wisely avoided SWN—comprising a significant majority—or those that initially struggled with its implementation but eventually pivoted away, like Rwanda.
By Rais Hussin

2 years ago

Youth empowerment and involvement in P/CVE remain integral to consolidating national resilience against violent extremism.

Housing, while viewed by some as an investment, has become increasingly unaffordable for others.

A “radical” tax allowance scheme could help to position Malaysia to be a leading regional hub for data centres.

Interestingly, none of the criteria revealed by the MCMC are of substantial or technical nature—everything ‘can be enforced,’ ‘can be monitored,’ or ‘can be adjusted,’ clearly suggesting a retrofitting approach or like a ‘selection’ process...

Gender discrimination has far-reaching societal consequences that extend beyond commonly acknowledged impacts.

Creating a universally applicable yet specific conceptual definition of terrorism remains central to effective public security strategies.

Women empowerment aims not just for equality with men, but for equity, recognising the different needs and challenges of both genders in terms of well-being, finances, and education.

The job creation capabilities of data centres should never be in doubt. However, concerns over whether we can fill these positions are looming over our heads.

The greater or more prolonged the escalation, the higher the possibility of a multi-front symmetrical war.

We could have earlier benefited from the experience of countries that wisely avoided SWN—comprising a significant majority—or those that initially struggled with its implementation but eventually pivoted away, like Rwanda.