Malaysia Tidak Akan Berdiam Diri Dengan Serangan Kempen Anti-Minyak Sawit Negara Barat

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia--Sebagai pengeluar minyak sawit utama dunia, Malaysia dan Indonesia telah berdepan selama lebih dua dekad dengan pelbagai kempen anti-minyak sawit yang dimainkan oleh negara-negara barat hingga telah menjejaskan pasaran minyak sawit dan produk-produk berkaitan.

Malaysia Can Ill-Afford To Be A Sitting Duck Of The Western Anti-Palm Oil Campaign

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia--As the world’s two top palm oil producers, Malaysia and Indonesia, have for the past two decades or so been subject to numerous anti-palm oil campaigns by western countries and the developed world, which eventually affected the marketability of palm oil and its related products in these markets.

Chinese, Russian Warships Active Near Japan Ahead of RIMPAC 2022

MARYLAND, U.S--Russian warships are now steaming in the East China and the Philippine seas near Japan, the Russian Navy and the Japan Defense Ministry announced on Monday.

Ukraine War Blows Up EU's Superpower Delusion

NEW YORK, U.S.--The leaders of France, Germany and Italy have jointly visited Ukraine in an attempt to present a unified European front regarding the Russia-Ukraine war. The one-day visit was long on rhetoric but short on substance: European unity remains elusive.

Day Of Remembrance For Second World War Marked By Russian Community In Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia--Every year on June 22, Russia celebrates the Day of Remembrance and Sorrow – the memorable date of the beginning of the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945.

Ocean Literacy And Unlocking A Revolution In Ocean Science Solutions

NEW YORK, U.S.--The ocean holds the keys to an equitable and sustainable development path for all. This is the premise behind the UN Ocean Decade and it will be in the spotlight during several major international summits this year to promote ocean health, including the UN Ocean Conference, which is set to open soon in Lisbon, Portugal.

When Orang Asli Cultural Traditions Are Reduced To Mere Artefacts

KUALA LUMUR, Malaysia--In what seemed like an attempt to appease angry and horrified Orang Asli communities who opposed a planned construction of the Nenggeri hydroelectric dam in Gua Musang, Kelantan, Tenaga Nasional general manager for Kelantan and Terengganu Mustaphakamal Yaakob reportedly stated that the electric utility company would build a mini gallery in which salvaged indigenous cultural artefacts from the affected areas would be collected and displayed for public viewing.

Desentralisasi Dan Pengembalian Pilihan Raya Kerajaan Tempatan

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia--Sejurus selepas parti pembangkang mendapat kuasa di Pulau Pinang pada 2008, kerajaan negeri yang baru terus menyatakan hasrat untuk mengembalikan pilihan raya kerajaan tempatan.

Wang Yi’s Poorly Received Visit Reveals Growing Rift Between Malaysia, China

KOTA KINABALU, Malaysia--In what should have been a consolatory meeting following a failed tour of the Pacific Island nations, China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s June 5th visit to Malaysia’s Sabah state has sparked controversy and revealed a deepening rift between the two countries.

Walk The Talk

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia--High praises were sung at the University Malaya Law Faculty Jubilee celebration last Friday, June 17th. The list of successful alumni is long, and we cheered with great pride that the half-century-old faculty has successfully produced great legal minds. Minds trained to prevail in the national interest and to uphold Malaysian laws, customs, and traditions.

New Report Finds Dangerous Levels Of ‘Forever Chemicals’ Found Around Military Bases

WASHINGTON, U.S.--Last week, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released new health advisories for four different polyfluoroalkyl and perfluoroalkyl chemicals, more commonly known as PFAS, acknowledging the toxicity of the family of chemicals linked to several types of cancer, reproductive problems, and weakened immunity.

Shocking Revelations From Zahid Hamidi's Corruption Case Highlight Urgent Need For Law To Regulate Political Donations

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia--The Center to Combat Corruption and Cronyism (C4 Center) is shocked by recent testimonies in the corruption trial of former Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi which confirm fund transfers termed as political donations made by Ultra Kirana Sdn Bhd (UKSB) to prominent politicians including:

Growing Discontent Across Malay society

BANGKOK, Thailand--The Johor Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar’s declaration during the opening of The Johor State Parliament, declared Johor may choose to secede from Malaysia if the federal government fails to fulfil its rights as written within the Federation of Malaya Agreement.

China Defends 'Zero-COVID' After US Envoy Warns of Costs

WASHINGTON, U.S.--China on Friday defended its tough "zero-COVID" policy after the U.S. ambassador said it was causing serious damage to the global economy and foreign business sentiment.

Malaysia: Price Shocks And Impact On Food Security

Kejutan Harga Dan Kesan Terhadap Keselamatan Makanan

We Should’ve Known Sanctions On Russia Wouldn’t Work As Intended

WASHINGTON, U.S.--Sanctions usually fail to achieve any stated policy goals, and they frequently backfire and encourage more of the behavior that they are meant to stop.

China's New Way of War

NEW YORK, U.S.--Since 2019, China has been pursuing a new concept of war, known as "intelligentized warfare." The idea is to operationalize artificial intelligence (AI) and the use of unmanned platforms (such as drones) in a way that subdues the enemy, ultimately without having to resort to conventional "hot" warfare. According to the 2019 Annual Report to Congress, "Military and Security Developments Involving the People's Republic of China," written by the Office of the Secretary of Defense:

China And The Middle East: Heading Into Choppy Waters

SINGAPORE CITY--China could be entering choppy Middle Eastern waters. Multiple crises and conflicts will likely shape its relations with the region’s major powers, including Saudi Arabia, Iran, and Turkey.

Senate Defense Authorization Bill Halts Half of Navy’s Planned Ship Retirements

MARYLAND, U.S.--Senate authorizers want to stop the Navy from retiring half the ships it planned to decommission next year, according to a summary of the bill.