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Wellington’s New Regional Friend-shoring

Malaysia - New Zealand ties are in a prime state for elevation, especially amidst the era of greater geopolitical uncertainties and challenges and potential conflicts in the region

2024-09-07 11:49:13 0 Comment 4748 view

Investments In Malaysia: Getting It Right

In Malaysia's investment landscape, two distinct types of investments often come under the spotlight: Portfolio Investments and Gross Fixed Capital Formation (GFCF)

2024-09-04 09:17:30 0 Comment 7649 view

US Approves $3.5 Billion Sale Of Apache Helicopters To South Korea

VIRGINIA, US: The U.S. State Department on Monday approved the sale of up to 36 AH-64E Apache helicopters, logistics and support to South Korea in a deal worth $3.5 billion.

2024-08-20 15:19:24 0 Comment 7059 view

Australia Becomes A “Central Base Of Operations” For US War Plans Against China

Australia’s current Labor government is intensifying the transformation of Australia into a crucial platform for a US war against China across the Indo-Pacific region, effectively placing the population in the firing line of a potential nuclear war

2024-08-20 03:00:25 0 Comment 11919 view

Vientiane's Strategic Returns For Hanoi

Vietnam’s President To Lam made a first trip abroad since taking office with a visit to Laos in July last month, in enhancing a 62-year relationship between the two neighbours

2024-08-20 02:38:16 0 Comment 8391 view

Carbon Capture Legislation: Major Environmental Concerns Regarding CCS/CCUS Need To Be Addressed

The Center to Combat Corruption and Cronyism (C4 Center) is extremely concerned by the government’s rapid acceptance of carbon capture technology, in light of numerous global examples of carbon capture failure and underperformance

2024-08-08 04:02:24 0 Comment 9729 view

Moscow's New Arctic And Indo-Pacific Push

Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov visited Malaysia on 27 July marks an extension of the larger objective and plans for the region for Moscow.

2024-08-05 13:26:54 0 Comment 8723 view

Should More Businesses In Malaysia Adopt Conversational AI?

The digital landscape of the Asia Pacific (APAC) region is undergoing a profound transformation, propelled by the innovative capabilities of conversational artificial intelligence (AI)

2024-08-05 13:19:04 0 Comment 8014 view

NATO Beralih Fokus Kepada Beijing Dan Indo-Pasifik

Sambutan ulang tahun ke-75 Pertubuhan Perjanjian Atlantik Utara (NATO) pada awal bulan Julai telah mencetuskan perdebatan baharu mengenai kepentingan dan skop masa depan NATO

2024-08-03 08:14:09 0 Comment 11906 view

Why, Surprisingly, Has The Auditor-General Come Under Fire?

If there is one government institution that has earned its respect, integrity and courage among the general public, it has to be the office of the Auditor-General (AG).

2024-08-03 07:05:55 0 Comment 12436 view

No Coincidence That China Becomes Global Highland Of Industrial Innovation

BEIJING, China: After a period of confusing noise about China's "over-capacity," some Western media are slowly starting to return to reality.

2024-07-27 06:32:42 0 Comment 16524 view

Middle East: ‘One Rash Move Could Trigger Catastrophe’

NEW YORK, US: A recent surge in cross-border deadly attacks risks escalating violence across the Middle East and requires immediate de-escalation efforts, top UN officials warned the Security Council on Monday.

2024-07-27 06:26:50 0 Comment 16390 view

Education Above All: Transforming Education In The Lake Chad Region

Education Above All Foundation (EAA), based in Doha, Qatar, was officially established on October 17, 2012. Its mission is to foster human, social, and economic development through quality education and diverse welfare programs

2024-07-19 16:19:24 0 Comment 17734 view

China's shift in LNG sanctions: Russian projects face a freeze

Tightening sanctions have already had tangible effects. The Chinese company Wison New Energies, which provides technology for LNG production, has decided to suspend all projects in Russia.

2024-07-10 10:36:19 0 Comment 18581 view

How Malaysia’s Education System Is Failing Its Children

The national schools in Malaysia have lost their status of preference

2024-07-10 10:12:57 0 Comment 32352 view

A Month Of New Power Flexing

Regional moves to expand power influence and friendshoring efforts have been intensifying

2024-07-10 10:09:35 0 Comment 21802 view

Qatari-Based EAA Offers Educational Support To Thousands Of Children In Boko Haram-Affected Northeast Nigeria

Education Above All (EAA) has made a profound impact on the lives of out-of-school children in Nigeria's northeastern states of Borno

2024-07-10 10:02:19 0 Comment 18106 view

Is BRICS Resilient And Powerful Enough?

BRICS is an intergovernmental organization established in 2006 comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, originally slated to foster deeper economic ties and political dialogue among the member countries. It was set up primarily as an alternative bloc as a rival to the Western led order of the then Group of 8 (G8) and the established Western led institutions of IMF and the World Bank, in providing a new movement led by Russia and China. 

2024-06-24 12:23:35 0 Comment 23387 view

Inadequate Consultation To Assess CPTTA's Broad Impact

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia: PSM is disappointed with the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) for its lackadaisical attitude in carrying out its Public Consultation on the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for the Trans Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) General Review 2024. The CPTPP, morphed version of the US-led Trans Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPPA) was a contentious trade agreement signed by 11 countries in 2018 and ratified by Malaysia in November 2022.

2024-06-24 12:18:01 0 Comment 22781 view

Transhipment Ports Challenged By Changes In Call Patterns Amid Red Sea Crisis

ATHENS, Greece: Key transhipment ports, such as Singapore, have witnessed a sharp rise in congestion due to the impact of Red Sea carrier service diversions, which have led to fewer vessel calls but larger average exchanges. This has added to yard congestion.

2024-06-21 15:04:07 0 Comment 16176 view