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Deferred Prosecution, Deferred Accountability?
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission is proposing a Deferred Prosecution Agreement (DPA) mechanism for certain corruption cases, to allow those a…
7 months, 2 weeks ago
Trump's Greenland Ambitions: Why??
Greenland remains a fixation for President Donald Trump, who insists the United States needs the island for national security. A recent meeting betwe…
7 months, 2 weeks ago
Is it Time for Black Gold to Shine?
Oil markets have been navigating a complex mix of geopolitics, supply dynamics and demand uncertainty with prices weak in 2025. Is the outlook differ…
7 months, 2 weeks ago
Sanae Takachi Bets on a Snap Election
Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi plans to dissolve parliament next week, triggering a national election for all 465 seats, her first since takin…
7 months, 2 weeks ago
UMNO: Di Persimpangan Dilema
As UMNO convenes its long-delayed general assembly, Malaysia’s oldest political party faces critical questions about its role within the unity govern…
7 months, 2 weeks ago
Will 2026 Be a Repeat for 2025 for Markets?
Global markets are kicking off 2026 with record highs, shrugging off economic and political uncertainties. Gains in Japan and China, alongside surgin…
7 months, 2 weeks ago
The New Rules for Expats & Its Impacts
From June 2026, Malaysia is doubling the minimum salary thresholds for Employment Passes, reshaping eligibility, renewals, and the ability for expatr…
7 months, 2 weeks ago
What Malaysia’s Judiciary Needs Next
Malaysia’s court system is under mounting pressure with criminal cases surging more than 60% and yet the country has just 147 superior court judges s…
7 months, 2 weeks ago
Singapore Property Outlook, A little Spotty
Singapore’s property market ended 2025 with price growth in the private residential segment moderating but what is the outlook for 2026? Will commerc…
7 months, 2 weeks ago
Putrajaya's App-solute Solution to Streamline Digital Services
The Malaysian government has been pushing to streamline its digital services, this time hoping that its MyDigital ID can do that job, serving as a si…
7 months, 2 weeks ago