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Opinion and analysis of today’s international and local news that matter to Malaysians. Everything you need to know to start and plan your work.
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PAS Opens the Door to BN in Johor
With Johor voters heading to the polls, attention is increasingly turning to what happens after the ballots are counted. PAS has indicated it is prepa...
US-Iran Ceasefire on the Brink
Just weeks after agreeing to a 60-day framework aimed at ending months of conflict, the United States and Iran are once again exchanging military stri...
BNM Keeps The OPR At 2.75% For Now
Bank Negara's decision to hold the OPR at 2.75%. But behind the non-event sits a genuinely unusual position: Malaysia is one of the few ASEAN economie...
Can AirBorneo Take Flight?
AirBorneo is entering a new chapter with the launch of commercial jet services, marking a major step in Sarawak's ambition to strengthen its position...
Johor Decides : What the Data Reveal About Voters
As Johor voters prepare to cast their ballots, what do the latest polls reveal about voter sentiment, party strength and the issues shaping the electi...
China's Pacific Missile Test Raises Regional Tensions
China's latest submarine-launched ballistic missile test into the Pacific marks another milestone in Beijing's military modernisation and has drawn co...
Ringgit at a Seven-Month Low — Rebound or More Pain Ahead?
The ringgit was Asia's worst-performing currency in June, sliding 4.5% to a seven-month low as a hawkish Fed under new chairman Kevin Warsh keeps the...
‘Don't Cap The Ceiling, Raise the Floor’
For many Malaysians, having medical insurance is becoming increasingly difficult as healthcare costs and premiums continue to climb. Now, the governme...
Foreign Labour: One-Stop Centre On the Move
We are once again restructuring how foreign worker quotas are approved and managed. This follows a Cabinet decision on July 1, moving the One-Stop Cen...
NATO: Whither The Security Alliance?
NATO leaders are gathered in Turkiye’s capital Ankara against the backdrop of an increasingly challenging global security environment. Ukraine remains...
One QR Network to Rule Them All
Bank Negara Malaysia is phasing out proprietary QR payment networks in favour of a shared interoperable platform run by Paynet within 2 years. What do...
Malaysia Bets Big on TVET Reform
The Madani government is placing Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) at the heart of Malaysia's industrial strategy, with new fundi...
Can Vietnam Keep Its Growth Streak Alive?
Vietnam has reached a new milestone after being reclassified as an upper-middle-income economy, capping decades of rapid industrialisation and export-...
Human Rights: Are We Reaching Our Potential?
Malaysia continues to stand out in Southeast Asia for its relatively strong income level, with GDP per capita reaching about $11,900 US dollars in 202...
Sharing Economy: Management by Algorithm?
Malaysia's sharing economy is becoming a major source of employment. But as AI plays a growing role on the platforms used by workers in these fields,...
Bright Outlook for Malaysian Tech
Maybank Investment Bank has upgraded the Malaysian technology sector to Positive from Neutral, betting that strong earnings, surging AI chip demand an...
An Inside Look into Venezuela's Quake Aftermath
Venezuela is reeling after two powerful earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 struck within seconds of each other in the country’s north, leaving more tha...
Can Malaysia's SMEs Stay Resilient?
Malaysia's SMEs are entering the second half of the year in a more challenging operating environment, as rising costs force businesses to prioritise e...
America at 250 : Democracy, Division & Global Influence
This Fourth of July, the United States marks 250 years of independence, a milestone that invites both celebration and reflection. Dr Kathryn Robison,...
The Sustainability of South Korea’s AI-Fuelled Boom
South Korea’s exports surged 71% in June, the strongest growth in nearly five decades, driven by a near 200% jump in semiconductor shipments as global...
Seeing Johor's Next Chapter Through
Johor is accelerating its Economic Transformation Plan, an ambitious roadmap featuring 83 projects across eight key sectors, targeting RM167 billion i...
Ensuring the Robustness of Malaysia's Freedom of Information Bill
Parliament is set to debate Malaysia’s long-awaited Freedom of Information Bill, a federal level framework guaranteeing public access to government-he...
Europe's Heatwave Is Becoming an Economic Crisis
Extreme heat is no longer just an environmental challenge. It is becoming a growing economic risk across Europe. New research suggests repeated heatwa...
Sky High Potential from Low-Altitude Economy
Malaysia is set to unveil its Low Altitude Economy Blueprint by the end of the year, marking a major step towards developing a new industry projected...
Can ASEAN Hold the Line on Nuclear Non-Proliferation?
The fragile nuclear peace preserved since the end of World War 2 is under threat as recognized nuclear powers expand their arsenal amid geopolitical s...
Durian Glut Sends Prices Tumbling
Malaysia's durian industry is facing a bumper harvest that has sent prices for lower-grade fruit plunging, while premium varieties such as Musang King...
Can Malaysia Keep Fuel Subsidies Sustainable?
Malaysia is facing a prolonged period of energy uncertainty, with the government warning that oil price and supply volatility could persist for anothe...
The Philippines : Growth vs Inflation
The Philippines is facing a more difficult macroeconomic environment as the fallout from Middle East tensions continues to drive elevated global oil p...
Market Expectations for the Second Half of 2026
Global markets are entering the second half of 2026 under growing pressure from multiple fronts : rising geopolitical tensions, elevated energy prices...
Curtain Rises on Johor State Elections
Campaigning for the Johor state elections has officially begun after Nomination Day on 27 June. What did Nomination Day reveal about each coalition's...
PAC Reckoning on Medical Inflation
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has tabled a 1,999-page report examining rising medical insurance premiums and private hospital charges. With 17 r...
Hybrid Work Becomes the New Normal
Malaysia is formalising hybrid work in the civil service, with public sector employees set to work from home two days a week from August 1. The move r...
LRT3 Finally Launches .. After Numerous Delays
The LRT3 Shah Alam Line is set to begin full operations soon, adding 37km of new rail connectivity across the Klang Valley and promising major improve...
Malaysia's Road Safety Overhaul : Enforcement Still Needed
Malaysia has passed major amendments to the Road Transport Act, introducing higher fines, stronger enforcement powers, and new offences such as illega...
Southeast Asia Banks Face a Tougher Second Half
Bank lending across Southeast Asia is expected to slow as weaker global trade, higher interest rates, and persistent inflation weigh on credit demand....
US Expands AI Alliance to Challenge China
The United States is expanding its Pax Silica initiative to strengthen supply chains for semiconductors, critical minerals, and other technologies ess...
Malaysia Inflation Risks Contained, For Now
Malaysia's inflation rate remained relatively stable at 2 percent in May, with RHB forecasting inflation to average 2.1 percent this year. But beneath...
Tougher Laws for a Digital Age
Parliament has tabled the Cybercrimes Bill 2026, overhauling the nearly three-decade-old Computer Crimes Act and expanding the scope of cyber offences...
Who Prosecutes, Who Practises?
Malaysia is revisiting key parts of its legal framework, from how criminal prosecutions are conducted to how future lawyers qualify for practice. Parl...
Can Malaysia and Bangladesh Reset Relations?
Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's decision to make Malaysia his first official overseas destination signals an effort to deepen ties beyond t...