Why Isn’t Sarawak Prioritising Flood Mitigation?

KUCHING, Malaysia-I woke up this morning to a loud thunderstorm. “We won’t be going camping today, I guess,” I thought to myself.

RMAF's Su-30 Flankers Destined To Fly Until 2043

Jangan Biarkan Rasisme Toksik Bangkit Lagi

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia-Menjelang Hari Antarabangsa Penghapusan Diskriminasi Kaum, ‘International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination’ yang akan disambut pada 21hb Mac, minggu depan, rakyat Malaysia malangnya dihantui oleh pelbagai isu mencetuskan emosi prasangka  kaum di kalangan masyarakat.

Kepelbagaian Di Sabah

Hadi’s Antics Are Aimed At Winning The Youth Vote

BANGKOK, Thailand-Parti Islam Se-Malaysia president Abdul Hadi Awang’s latest antics are causing a ruckus in Malaysian politics. Many are claiming these are the beginnings of an extremist uprising, out of disappointment of not becoming the legitimate federal government of Malaysia.

An Open Letter To Michelle Yeoh

Russia Sees Continued Support From Asia over Ukraine Conflict

SMO-As the collective West seeks to isolate Russia diplomatically and economically, it has made little progress in Asia where countries ranging from the Asian giants India and China, to smaller but significant ones like North Korea continue to resist such efforts.

Sticking To ‘Cold, Hard’ Climate Facts Can End Global Warming

NEW YORK, U.S.-World leaders need to listen to and act on solid scientific guidance to urgently reduce global warming, the UN Secretary-General António Guterres said in a video message at the opening of the new session of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) on Monday.

Saudi-Iran Deal Exposes EU’s Waning Middle East Influence

Strong Democratic Kazakhstan A Key Lynchpin For Central Asian Security

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia - Occupying a strategic location at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, Kazakhstan is key to the security of the region, allowing communications and economic prosperity not only for itself but for the wider region.

The EU's Lethal Obsession With Israel

NEW YORK, U.S.-European Union Special Representative for the Middle East Peace Process Sven Koopmans stated on February 17: "The EU wants to build stronger ties with Israel, yet relations sadly remain burdened by the construction of illegal settlements on Palestinian land."

Afghanistan Now ‘Most Repressive Country’ For Women, Security Council Hears

NEW YORK, U.S.-Afghanistan under the Taliban remains the “most repressive country in the world [for] women’s rights”, the senior UN official in Kabul told the Security Council on Wednesday, while nevertheless voicing a nuanced position on the importance of continuing to engage with the group.

How The US Can Build On More Normal Iran-Saudi Ties

WASHINGTON, U.S.-Iran and Saudi Arabia concluded a deal Friday to restore normal diplomatic relations and reopen their embassies within two months. The agreement came at the end of a week of Chinese-brokered negotiations in Beijing, which brought an end to the rift between the two governments that has existed ever since Saudi Arabia broke off relations in 2016.

Has Anwar Begun His Own Version Of Ops Lalang?

BANGKOK, Thailand-Since the Anwar administration came to power, the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has been extremely busy since the chief commissioner Azam Baki made a visit to Anwar’s office with a bunch of files, soon after Anwar was sworn in as PM.

ASEAN States Must Close Ranks Against China’s SCS Moves

KOTA KINABALU, Malaysia: Aggressive moves by China in the hotly disputed South China Sea (SCS) has raised tensions between it and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) states with claims in the sea, potentially leading to serious blowback against China’s designs in the area.

Scourge Of Low Wages Results In Low EPF Savings

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia-As early as 2018, I had called for a fundamental change from a minimum wage system to a living wage model.

West Ignores National Interest of Asia-Pacific Allies

JAKARTA, Indonesia-Despite the extremely negative attitude of the Japanese population towards the American military contingent deployed on the territory of the island state, US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin during a press conference announced the deployment of a new unit of the US Marine Corps in Okinawa Prefecture in the near future.

The Race To Recycle Electric Car Batteries

BEIJING, China-The popularity of electric cars is surging around the world. But along with the demand, there are questions. What happens to all the old EV batteries as the first generation of electric car batteries reach the end of their lives and are no longer enough to power a car?

Japan Sacrifices National Interests For Foreign Agenda

TOKYO, Japan-Japan is forced to follow in the footsteps of the Western anti-Russian sanctions policy, despite the obvious economic inexpediency of worsening relations with Russia.

UN Delegates Reach Historic Agreement On Protecting Marine Biodiversity In International Waters

NEW YORK, U.S.-Secretary-General António Guterres has congratulated UN member countries for finalizing a text to ensure the conservation and sustainable use of marine biological diversity in areas beyond national jurisdiction, calling it a “breakthrough” after nearly two decades of talks.