[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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
The rising threat of the treacherous triad: Super elites, hardcore racial bigots and extreme religious zealots
Malaysia is facing a triple threat of super elites, hardcore racial bigots and extreme religious zealots and the unprecedented collusion thereof, between the three prime evils.
Fri Mar 17 2023
[COLUMNIST] Creating a credible carbon marketplace in Malaysia
Malaysia has significant potential as a carbon hub, but it is crucial to get it right from the start to achieve a net-zero future.
Sun Mar 12 2023
[COLUMNIST] Brewing internal threats to Malaysia?
Abdul Hadis statement regarding the Oppositions -rights- to topple the government cannot be rationalised in any way, says Rais Hussin.
Fri Mar 10 2023
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024