![[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

Turning pain into purpose: Former client guides female drug addicts toward recovery
Rehab brings hardship and regret but also hope, as individuals recover and strive for a better future.
Sat Mar 22 2025

Beyond the flu: The silent threat of pneumococcal pneumonia
Pneumococcal pneumonia is a life-threatening lung infection that can strike suddenly and escalate rapidly.
Sat Mar 22 2025

Kuih Bongkol: A beloved iftar treat in Sarawak
Kuih Bongkol is made from a blend of fresh coconut milk and gula apong - a fragrant nipah palm sugar native to Sarawak.
Sat Mar 22 2025

Tesla’s stock defied gravity for years. Is Elon Musk’s EV party over?
Investors are still debating whether Elon Musk's electric-vehicle maker remains overpriced.
Sat Mar 22 2025

Climate change will reduce the number of satellites that can sustainably operate in space: Study
Research shows greenhouse gas emissions are shrinking the thermosphere, where the ISS and most satellites orbit.
Sat Mar 22 2025

From Ronaldo to Hamilton, sport's elite defy their age
Cristiano Ronaldo was 40 last month and is top scorer in Saudi soccer's top flight.
Sat Mar 22 2025
![[COLUMNIST] Landmine contamination: the major problem of Azerbaijan [COLUMNIST] Landmine contamination: the major problem of Azerbaijan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-03/41742547041_TBLandmine.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Landmine contamination: the major problem of Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan struggles with landmines and war remnants after nearly three decades of Armenian military occupation.
Sat Mar 22 2025

Netayahu, Putin and Bashir among ICC war crimes suspects at large
The ICC currently has a list of 31 suspects who remain at large from the court in The Hague.
Sat Mar 22 2025

Sudanese army says it has control of presidential palace in Khartoum
The army says it has also taken control of ministries and other key buildings in central Khartoum.
Fri Mar 21 2025

Israel intensifying Gaza strikes to press Hamas into freeing hostages, defence minister says
After two months of relative calm, Gazans were again fleeing for their lives after Israel effectively abandoned a ceasefire.
Fri Mar 21 2025