Consider This: Malaysia & BRICS (Part 2) — Building the Right Foundation?
Malaysia is set to be officially recognised as one of 13 nations added to BRICS as a partner country, though not as full members yet. But as Malaysia joins this diverse and at times divided group, questions remain about what the country stands to gain—and what it risks. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Tan Sri Dr Munir Majid, Visiting Senior Fellow at the Centre for International Affairs, Diplomacy and Strategy at the London School of Economics and Political Science.
Fri Oct 25 2024
Consider This: Malaysia & BRICS (Part 1) — Building the Right Foundation?
Malaysia is set to be officially recognised as one of 13 nations added to BRICS as a partner country, though not as full members yet. But as Malaysia joins this diverse and at times divided group, questions remain about what the country stands to gain—and what it risks. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Elina Noor, Senior Fellow, of the Asia Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.
Fri Oct 25 2024
ASEAN needs High-Level Commission to make effective decisions on socio-economic matters
ASEAN Business Club President Tan Sri Munir Majid has suggested that an ASEAN High-Level Commission is urgently needed to make effective decisions
Wed Jun 12 2024
Queen Elizabeth II: The biggest constant in an ever-changing world
For many, Queen Elizabeth II was the only British monarch they have ever known. Now the UK enters a new era with her heir taking the throne.
Fri Sep 09 2022
Anwar's review of the Tommy Thomas memoir
In extravagant prose beyond the reach of most Malaysian understanding given the standard of English in our country, DSAI tried to offer an even-handed measure of Tommy Thomas' memoir.
Tue Feb 16 2021
ASEAN should be a unified entity to gain more from China's economy - CARI
Data from the Chinese General Administration of Customs showed that in the first two months of 2020, ASEAN surpassed the EU and became China's largest trading partner.
Wed Jun 17 2020
Banking industry is ready for HSR, says Munir
Bank Muamalat Chairman, Tan Sri Dr Mohd Munir Abdul Majid said the countries currently bidding for the project are also already well-established in terms of technology.
Wed Jul 20 2016
ASEAN focuses on removal on non-tariff barriers in four sectors in 2016
ASEAN focuses on the removal of non-tariff barriers in four sectors this year, ASEAN Business Advisory Council Malaysia Chairman Tan Sri Dr Munir Majid said.
Wed May 04 2016
Merger talks with MBSB going on smoothly, says Bank Muamalat Chairman
The merger negotiations between Bank Muamalat and Malaysia Building Society Bhd (MBSB) is going on very well and smoothly, says Bank Muamalat Chairman Tan Sri Dr Munir Majid.
Wed Nov 25 2015
Leaders to put their thinking caps on post-2015 Asean - Munir Majid
Asean member countries should put their thinking caps on the post-2015 Asean to reap a meaningful achievement from the Asean Economic Community (AEC) target.
Wed Nov 19 2014
MH370: Malaysia, China capable of reaching amicable solution post tragedy
The Malaysian and Chinese government is confident of reaching an amicable solution in order to avoid controversies post the MH370 tragedy.
Thu Apr 03 2014
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
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