![[COLUMNIST] Accelerating AI and 5G innovation in ASEAN - Rais Hussin [COLUMNIST] Accelerating AI and 5G innovation in ASEAN - Rais Hussin](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-03/61741253261_MWCEMIRRais.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Accelerating AI and 5G innovation in ASEAN - Rais Hussin
While 5G provides necessary bandwidth, reliability and scale, AI adds predictive intelligence, learning and automation.
Thu Mar 06 2025
![[OPINION] Bridging East and West: How Malaysia can seize the AI and climate initiative? [OPINION] Bridging East and West: How Malaysia can seize the AI and climate initiative?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/51709879380_TBartificialintelli.jpg)
[OPINION] Bridging East and West: How Malaysia can seize the AI and climate initiative?
Malaysia has the potential and unique opportune moment to establish itself as a global leader in AI and climate innovation.
Wed Jan 22 2025

Malaysia sees BRICS partnership as key to economic diversity, regional leadership - Emir Research Founder
Malaysia's entry into BRICS as a partner state is set to bring four key benefits to the country while preserving its diplomatic neutrality.
Thu Jan 02 2025
![[COLUMNIST] Bridging horizons: Malaysia and BRICS unite for mutual prosperity [COLUMNIST] Bridging horizons: Malaysia and BRICS unite for mutual prosperity](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/71693134207_TBJalurGemilang.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Bridging horizons: Malaysia and BRICS unite for mutual prosperity
Malaysia itself appears to be a great fit for BRICS, and the close attention given to Malaysia would be perfectly justified.
Thu Aug 08 2024
![[COLUMNIST] The Malaysian economy in the time of geo-economic and geo-political cholera [COLUMNIST] The Malaysian economy in the time of geo-economic and geo-political cholera](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/41692946642_BangunanKL.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] The Malaysian economy in the time of geo-economic and geo-political cholera
The Malaysian economy is operating in a geo economy and geo-political contexts are swooning, indeed, filled with shocking surprises.
Thu May 23 2024
![[COLUMNIST] The King and I - Rais Hussin [COLUMNIST] The King and I - Rais Hussin](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/61706777428_TBIstanaNegaraj.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] The King and I - Rais Hussin
Al-Sultan Abdullah of Pahang became the Agong or King at a time of profound change in the nations political landscape,writes Dr Rais Hussin
Thu Feb 01 2024
![[COLUMNIST] Tectonic change in strategy towards lasting Middle East peace [COLUMNIST] Tectonic change in strategy towards lasting Middle East peace](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/81698273279_Gaza.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Tectonic change in strategy towards lasting Middle East peace
Israel had promised then, as it has promised everyone, not excluding the US, that Israel will pounce Hamas to pieces.
Thu Oct 26 2023
![[COLUMNIST] Why innovation is the key to a Malaysian revival [COLUMNIST] Why innovation is the key to a Malaysian revival](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/71694408676_smartcity.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Why innovation is the key to a Malaysian revival
Whatever Malaysia produces for the region or the world, there are very few technological breakthroughs.
Mon Oct 09 2023
![[COLUMNIST] The perfect minister gentleman : Salahuddin Ayub [COLUMNIST] The perfect minister gentleman : Salahuddin Ayub](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/71690124765_TBSalahuddinAyub.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] The perfect minister gentleman : Salahuddin Ayub
Datuk Seri Salahuddin Ayub will be remembered for all the great things he did for the nation with no pomp or grandeur.
Mon Jul 24 2023
![[COLUMNIST] Seizing opportunities to support sliding Ringgit [COLUMNIST] Seizing opportunities to support sliding Ringgit](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/51674699364_Bajet.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Seizing opportunities to support sliding Ringgit
Using foreign reserves to buy Ringgit is not prudent and not sustainable, particularly when Malaysias reserves have shrunk significantly over recent years.
Tue Jul 04 2023
![[COLUMNIST] Treat vape like cigarettes [COLUMNIST] Treat vape like cigarettes](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2015-12/51450511378_electroniccigarette.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Treat vape like cigarettes
The government may be 'gambling' for a shorter-term gain in tax-based revenues.
Mon May 22 2023
![[COLUMNIST] Malaysian monetary loss to corruption and leakages - RM4.5 trillion over 26 years [COLUMNIST] Malaysian monetary loss to corruption and leakages - RM4.5 trillion over 26 years](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/51672295576_DrRaisHussinEmir.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Malaysian monetary loss to corruption and leakages - RM4.5 trillion over 26 years
There is a clear relationship where corruption cost as a percentage of GDP escalates rapidly as the country's corruption level increases.
Wed May 10 2023
![[COLUMNIST] Malaysian 5G Rollout - FDI promissory trap [COLUMNIST] Malaysian 5G Rollout - FDI promissory trap](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2018-12/51545907427_RAISHUSSIN.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Malaysian 5G Rollout - FDI promissory trap
The current DNB model focuses only on the last mile service delivery, which WILL NOT resolve internet problems in rural areas. - Rais Hussin
Thu May 04 2023
![[COLUMNIST] Problems with monopolies in medical products supply chain [COLUMNIST] Problems with monopolies in medical products supply chain](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/71681793822_Pharmaniaga.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Problems with monopolies in medical products supply chain
Having only a single concessionaire for the APPL products, potential unfairness in supply terms could manifest in more ways than one.
Tue Apr 18 2023
![[COLUMNIST] Strategies moving forward for Malaysia - The Strengths [COLUMNIST] Strategies moving forward for Malaysia - The Strengths](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/61676002051_klcc.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Strategies moving forward for Malaysia - The Strengths
EMIR Research looks into the strategies for Malaysia to not only withstand the various global outlook and trends but also to thrive in reaping the full value from opportunities arising.
Fri Apr 07 2023

Dewan Rakyat adjourns sine die, 10 Bills passed including Parliamentary Services Bill
Dewan Rakyat Speaker says the new bill would ensure a clear separation of powers between the executive and legislative bodies.
Thu Mar 06 2025

BRICS is acting properly, with many aspirants willing to join in - India FM
India's Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar recalls that there were four countries in BRICS at the very beginning.
Thu Mar 06 2025

MWC 2025: YTL Communications wins Global Innovation Award for 5G-AI Integration
The award recognises YTL Communications for pioneering AI and robotics-driven smart manufacturing at Clarion Malaysia.
Thu Mar 06 2025

Strangulation cause of Customs officer's death - KL Police Chief
Police say the case is still classified as a sudden death report (SDR), based on the post-mortem from Putrajaya Hospital's Forensic Dept.
Thu Mar 06 2025

No finding, report on Malaysia's link in Nvidia chip fraud case - Tengku Zafrul
At the moment, there are no findings or reports indicating that (the matter) actually exists says Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.
Thu Mar 06 2025

KDN to issue special pass to investors from April 1 - Saifuddin
Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail says a single window method will facilitate entry, with passes issued electronically.
Thu Mar 06 2025
![[COLUMNIST] Accelerating AI and 5G innovation in ASEAN - Rais Hussin [COLUMNIST] Accelerating AI and 5G innovation in ASEAN - Rais Hussin](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-03/61741253261_MWCEMIRRais.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Accelerating AI and 5G innovation in ASEAN - Rais Hussin
While 5G provides necessary bandwidth, reliability and scale, AI adds predictive intelligence, learning and automation.
Thu Mar 06 2025

Hamas says Trump threats encourage Netanyahu to evade Gaza ceasefire deal
The best track to release the remaining Israeli prisoners is by the occupation going into the second phase, a Hamas spokesperson says.
Thu Mar 06 2025

South Korea air force jet accidentally drops bombs on homes, injuring eight
South Korea's Air Force says eight 225kg Mk82 bombs from KF-16 jets fell outside the shooting range during joint live-fire exercises.
Thu Mar 06 2025

Trump exempts some automakers from Canada, Mexico tariffs for one month
Trump made clear he was not calling off his trade war with Canada and Mexico as he pressures both countries to deter fentanyl smuggling.
Thu Mar 06 2025