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KL Planning Rules 2025: What We Need to Know
The Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur Planning Rules 2025 came into force from June 16, granting the Datuk Bandar broad powers to approve development…
1 year ago
The Ever-Shifting Sabah Political Landscape
As the date for Sabah’s state election, which must be held before Nov 11, approaches, news has emerged that UMNO is considering running on its own. T…
1 year ago
Ukraine’s War: Why No One Can End It (Yet)
Could peace emerge from Trump’s upcoming meeting with Putin and Zelensky? Dr. Sonia Mycak, Research Fellow at the ANU Centre for European Studies, ex…
1 year ago
Health Reform : Why The 13MP Was Underwhelming?
The Galen Centre for Health & Social Policy believes the recently tabled 13th Malaysia Plan falls short in several key areas of Putrajaya's plans to …
1 year ago
Malaysia-US : Tariffs & Trade-offs
Malaysia has agreed to buy and invest over US$240 billion with the US which has resulted in the lower 19% tariff rate, down from the threatened 25%. …
1 year ago
Retirement Reform : Are We Ready for Monthly EPF Pensions?
As Malaysia becomes an aged nation faster than expected, the government is mulling a major reform : monthly pension payouts on top of lump-sum withdr…
1 year ago
Provocation By Design
Collins Chong, foreign affairs and security analyst at Universiti Malaya, unpacks the Kremlin’s orchestrated posturing and how provocative tweets by …
1 year ago
The AI-Fuelled Rally Still Has Legs
Despite lofty valuations, the Magnificent 7 still have room to run. Dan Ives, Managing Director at Wedbush Securities, breaks down the key growth dri…
1 year ago
Thailand-Cambodia’s Truce Holds as Malaysia Brokers Peace
After a shaky start, the peace truce between Thailand and Cambodia appears to be holding, following two rounds of talks in Kuala Lumpur under the lea…
1 year ago
Coherent Policies To Align 13MP Transport Goals
The 13th Malaysia Plan sets bold targets for public transport reform. With major rail projects, structural changes, and increased investment in the p…
1 year ago