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Minisiters, Managing Conflicting Interests
Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Johari Ghani has been tasked with temporarily overseeing the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environ…
1 year, 1 month ago
Singapore's GDP Surprises On The Upside
Singapore’s economy grew by 4.3% year-on-year in Q2 2025, beating expectations and avoiding a technical recession.
The rebound was driven by strong m…
1 year, 1 month ago
Fixing Delivery To Transform Sabah's Economy
As the federal government allocates billions of ringgit to development projects in Sabah, alongside state efforts to reclaim 40% of its revenue right…
1 year, 1 month ago
Restoring Confidence In Indonesia's Economy
Amid ongoing economic pressures, Indonesia is launching ambitious plans to boost growth and resilience, such as mass housing projects and free school…
1 year, 1 month ago
Land Of The Rising Sun Braces For Stormy Days Ahead
Last week, U.S. President Donald Trump sent letters threatening steep tariffs on several countries — including key ally Japan. So, what went wrong, g…
1 year, 1 month ago
Europe’s Defence Dilemma
EU member states are ramping up defence spending to meet ambitious new targets, even as they face mounting fiscal pressures and geopolitical uncertai…
1 year, 1 month ago
Rethinking Outsourcing: Can Selangor’s Public Services Deliver Better Value?
Public service outsourcing has been a longstanding practice in Selangor, but questions remain about whether these arrangements truly deliver value fo…
1 year, 1 month ago
Qualities Of A Diplomat
Last week, US President Donald Trump nominated Australian-born conservative commentator Nick Adams
as the next US ambassador to Malaysia which has ra…
1 year, 1 month ago
MyKiosk Under Scrutiny: What Small Traders Really Need
The government's MyKiosk initiative may have started with good intentions, but its patchy implementation and the number of vacant units highlight dee…
1 year, 1 month ago
Malaysian Bar Rallies To Defend Judicial Independence
The Malaysian Bar’s peaceful walk titled “Walk to Safeguard Judicial Independence” on July 14 comes amid unexplained delays in judicial appointments …
1 year, 1 month ago