[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] 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
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] Malaysian 5G rollout: Swift way forward away from SWN
There are no examples worldwide where the high expectations placed on nation-scale SWN would have come to fruition, says Dr Rais Hussin.
Mon Mar 06 2023
Becoming the citadel of corruption, paving the way to a failed state
With the worry over corruption being normalised in Malaysia, a natural question arises of whether Malaysia will become a failed state.
Tue Sep 13 2022
Evergreen merchant trader of Islam frantic political acrobatics
PAS is a failed political party that peddles in the use of religion to mask their persistent failures, writes Dr Rais Hussin.
Wed Sep 07 2022
[COLUMNIST] Recalibrating National Budget - Eradicating leakages and corruption
Budgeting for handouts is not "flood preparedness". Where is the solid plan to eliminate the problem for generations to come?
Thu Jan 06 2022
Malaysia shows year-on-year improvement on FSI 2021, not a failed state - Researchers
A team of researchers has said that Malaysia is far from being a "failed state" as labelled by certain quarters.
Wed Jul 14 2021
Vaccination still our best pathway towards normalcy
Malaysia might be well poised to finally break out of the recurrent and devastating movement control restrictions.
Wed Jul 07 2021
When needs are simple, life will not be suffocating
Behavioural sciences have long informed us that human need is one of the greatest inner motivators of our behaviour.
Fri Mar 26 2021
Towards Sovereign 4IR
We can view COVID-19 induced economic recession as a turning point.
Wed Mar 10 2021
Country's economic viablity worries majority of Malaysians
Dr Rais Hussin said there was a significant change in the findings of this study compared to the third quarter of last year.
Mon Feb 01 2021
Reinvent. Malaysia 5.0
4IR technology will define the quality of human experience and its consequent well-being or angst.
Sun Oct 04 2020
'Politicians - do not think about yourself, think about the people!' - Rais Hussin
CEO of Emir Research Datuk Dr Rais Hussin Mohamed Ariff says it is time for politicians to stop bickering amongst themselves and focus on stabilising the country instead.
Mon Mar 02 2020
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Malaysia's inflation at 1.9 pct in Oct 2024 - DOSM
Malaysia's inflation rate for October 2024 has increased to 1.9 per cent, up from 1.8 per cent in September this year.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Saudi Arabia showcases Vision 2030 goals at Airshow China 2024
For the first time, Saudi Arabia is participating in the China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition held recently in Zhuhai.
Fri Nov 22 2024
King Charles' coronation cost GBP 71mil, govt accounts show
The coronation of Britain's King Charles cost taxpayers GBP72 million (US$90 million), official accounts have revealed.
Fri Nov 22 2024