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Malaysia's New Refugee Registration System
Malaysia is rolling out its own refugee registration system, the Dokumen Pendaftaran Pelarian (DPP), while asking the UNHCR to temporarily suspend ne…
1 month ago
Trump's Tariff Push Reshapes Global Trade
The Trump administration has imposed fresh tariffs on imports from 60 economies, including Malaysia, citing concerns over forced labour enforcement u…
1 month ago
ASEAN Advances on South China Sea Code of Conduct
Last week the 59th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting wrapped up in Manila, with discussions ranging from the crisis in Myanmar and the war in the Midd…
1 month ago
Who Pays for Malaysia's Stray Animals?
Malaysia's shelters and rescue groups are stretched thin as costs are rising, and there are too many strays around. Now the government is weighing a …
1 month ago
America's $1.15 Trillion Military Gamble
The US House has narrowly passed its version of the $1.15 trillion National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), authorising the largest military budget…
1 month ago
China Just Killed Paper Gold
Starting today, China will stop offering retail paper gold and leveraged gold trading. Physical gold is untouched — but millions of retail traders no…
1 month ago
What Does Sabah’s RM1.6 Billion Supplementary Budget Say About Its Finances?
Sabah's just added RM1.6 billion to its spending for the year, with more of it going towards development and infrastructure. We talk to Dr. Saizal Pi…
1 month ago
Building A Better Government In The Digital Age
Malaysia has made significant strides in digitising government services, with initiatives such as MyGovApp and MyDigital ID laying the foundations fo…
1 month ago
Korea’s Bid For The Won To Go Global
South Korea has unveiled a roadmap to internationalise the won — allowing foreigners unlimited won transactions through registered firms from January…
1 month ago
How to Elevate Malaysia-Bangladesh Trade
Bilateral trade between Malaysia and Bangladesh stands at roughly $3 billion US dollars, but remains heavy in Malaysia's favour. Following Bangladesh…
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