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Trump And The Future Of Global Trade

During his first term, Donald Trump’s "America First" approach was marked by deep skepticism toward global trade agreements
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Mighty Dollar: Why The U.S. Dollar Reigns Supreme?

The U.S. dollar reigns supreme in the global economy, not just as the world’s most used currency for trade and commodities but also as the linchpin of financial systems and central bank reserves
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The Malay Gentry

The Indonesian independence struggle was deeply intertwined with the roles of the Javanese Gentry, known as the Prijaji
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The Malay Trilemma

Malaysia today faces a classic trilemma, one that requires balancing three critical objectives
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The Case For Sin Taxes

The general budget outlook for 2025 is a fascinating exercise in balancing growth and fairness in an increasingly complex global economy
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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)
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Aging Nation Stuck In A Middle Income Trap?

In Hans Christian Andersen's "The Emperor's New Clothes," a vain emperor is deceived by two swindlers who claim they can weave clothes so fine they are invisible to anyone unfit for their position or who are foolish
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BRICS Is Not The Same As The Non-Aligned Movement

Recent developments are casting a stark light on the Malaysia-US relationship, threatening to undermine security and diplomatic efforts aimed at maintaining free navigation in the South China Sea, while simultaneously solidifying China's influence over what was once a key US ally in the region.
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A Century Of Conflict In The Middle East

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia: The year 1916 is a unique combination of two numbers 19 & 16 –i.e. both are with the digit 1 followed by the numerals 9 & 6 –which appears as if they (9&6) were rotated mirror images of each other. Now the year 1916 was also during the midst of the First World War and was probably the year in which the Modern Middle East as we know it today began to take shape.
 
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