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As Malaysians grow older, the country’s collective health and social care needs are set to surge exponentially. But is Malaysia prepared for a rapidly ageing nation and the corresponding strains it will pose to its healthcare and social care systems?

Was it Andy Warhol who said that rather than believing that time changes things, we would be better off changing them ourselves? Not exactly those words but we get the drift.

For two weeks starting November 11th, negotiators from around the world will gather in Baku, Azerbaijan, for the 29th annual Conference of the Parties on Climate Change known as COP29. They're expected to assess global efforts to advance the Paris Agreement's commitment to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees, while addressing a wide range of climate-linked issues.

The upcoming gig workers’ bill is much anticipated, and it has the potential to reshape the gig economy in Malaysia for the better – if crafted with precision.

Some observers claim that the country has become too reliant on China for its own good – but the data says otherwise.

Malaysian cities are on the frontlines of a major demographic shift.  With 15% of the population projected to be 60 or older by 2030, and a vast majority of this group residing in urban areas, our cities need to adapt.

Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli confirmed that nuclear energy will be part of Malaysia’s 13th Malaysia Plan, aimed at achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.

Malaysia has less clout to deal with disputes with other nations due to its failure to modernise its naval fleet, an analyst says

As Asean chair, Malaysia and its prime minister face the daunting challenge of bridging deep divides over critical regional issues

Malaysia has been added as a partner country to BRICS, a significant development alongside Indonesia, Thailand, and Vietnam. Yanitha Meena, an analyst from ISIS Malaysia and Yin Shao Loong, Deputy Director of Research from KRI weigh in on what this new status means for Malaysia’s role in the global economy.

Since its revival in 2017, the Quad grouping of Australia, India, Japan and the United States has wrestled with persistent criticisms — bolstered by Chinese disinformation campaigns — that the partnership is little more than an ‘anti-China’ coalition.

In recent years, expectations for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations to “get its act together” and actively respond to regional challenges have been met with disappointment.

In recent years, expectations for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations to “get its act together” and actively respond to regional challenges have been met with disappointment.

ByteDance, the parent company of social media platform TikTok, confirmed on Friday that it will be laying off hundreds of staff in Malaysia as more content moderation is handled by technology.

WITH the conclusion of the 44th and 45th Asean Summits in Vientiane, the stage is set for Malaysia to prepare for its chairmanship of the regional organisation in 2025. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's remarks at the summits on building an inclusive and sustainable future for the region are indicative of our focus as chair.

The South China Sea conflict has become a central discussion at the 27th ASEAN-China Summit following recent clashes between Philippine and Chinese vessels in disputed waters.

Chinese social media platform TikTok said it laid off nearly 500 employees in Malaysia who were tasked with deleting inappropriate content, and will replace them with cheaper artificial intelligence tools, but analysts questioned whether machines could do a better job.

Set to be operational by 2030, the facility at Bintulu is positioned less than 150km from the disputed Luconia Shoals, also claimed by China

Russia has long defied easy explanations. The 19th-century poet Fedor Tyutchev famously remarked that "Russia cannot be understood with the mind, nor can she be measured with a common yardstick; she has her own way of being; in Russia, one simply believes."

Malaysia is no stranger to the US-Australia alliance, a fixture of the post-World War II Indo-Pacific regional order. Both countries are important partners to Malaysia across a range of endeavors, such as trade and investment, defense, education, and institutional and cultural exchanges.

As we know, Myanmar has been in turmoil since 2021 following a military coup that overthrew the democratically elected government, leading to a civil war between the Junta and various pro-democracy and liberation forces. Some have even called it a revolution.

A major challenge for Malaysia as chair of ASEAN in 2025 is the regional organisation’s response to the civil conflict in Myanmar. Since February 2021, there have been 5,350 confirmed civilian deaths and just under three million internally displaced, while ASEAN is crippled with indecision and division.

The Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar has kicked off a four-day visit to China, marking the 50th anniversary of Malaysia and China’s diplomatic relations.

A lot has changed since my last conversation with Anwar Ibrahim 10 years ago, when he jumped on a crackly phone call between court hearings to reveal his chances of beating a trumped-up sodomy charge “didn’t look good.”

AS MORE countries incorporate nuclear energy into their main strategy to combat climate change, Malaysia has come under intense pressure to revive its abandoned nuclear programme.

There is growing rigorous evidence on the schooling impacts of unconditional cash transfers, but only few have systematically reviewed the literature. This paper fills the gap through applying a meta-regression analysis to 38 studies of 22 programmes in 18 countries.

Russia has long defied easy explanations. The 19th-century poet Fedor Tyutchev famously remarked that "Russia cannot be understood with the mind, nor can she be measured with a common yardstick; she has her own way of being; in Russia, one simply believes."

Gabungan Internet Asia hantar surat terbuka kepada PM Anwar gesa pelaksanaan kerangka kawal selia pelesenan media sosial dihentikan.

Looking at the strengthened Malaysia-India ties solely through the ‘China lens’ does not give enough credit to the conscious maturing of bilateral relations

The Malaysian labour force has boomed to an all-time high of 17.15 million people in the second quarter of 2024. We are joined by Calvin Cheng, a Fellow in the Economics, Trade and Regional Integration Division, at the Institute Of Strategic & International Studies or (ISIS) Malaysia to talk about whether we're on the right trajectory.

Anchored in mutual trust, understanding and respect, ASEAN–Japan relations have transformed from post-war animosity to a strong partnership, with Japan's influence augmented by its dominant cultural exports and its role as a substantial official development assistance provider in Southeast Asia.

Malaysia’s coming chairmanship of Asean in 2025 will test its diplomatic skills, as experts argue its evolving stance on the Israeli-Gaza war and strengthening ties with China could challenge the bloc’s unity.

In a recent letter to the Prime Minister of Malaysia, the Asia Internet Coalition (AIC) highlighted their concerns about Malaysia’s proposed licensing framework for social media and private messaging platforms in the country.

In a recent letter to the Prime Minister of Malaysia, the Asia Internet Coalition (AIC) highlighted their concerns about Malaysia’s proposed licensing framework for social media and private messaging platforms in the country.

The National Antarctica Research Centre’s Professor Datuk Azizan Abu Samah told Malay Mail that there’s a 79% chance Malaysia will experience La Niña by the end of the year. This means more rain, and a higher risk of flooding during this period.

The recently concluded 28th United Nations (UN) Conference of Parties (COP28) ended with a landmark deal that encourages countries to move away from fossil fuels. It was lauded for making such an explicit claim on fossil fuels for the first time, but also criticised for not going far enough.

MALAYSIA’S goal of reaching net zero emissions by 2050 will be financially tough, needing a balance between environmental and economic needs.

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's three-day visit to India to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi has upgraded Malaysia-India ties to new levels, with the exchanging of MOUs, to cooperation in semiconductors and fintech

In this episode, Yanitha Meena, joins us from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia as we explore how sports diplomacy strengthens relations between ASEAN and Australia.

The licence mandates stricter controls on data protection, child online safety, and transparency in advertising. Will these changes protect users online, or pave the way for increased censorship?

The Malaysian Trades Union Congress has urged the government to review a new minimum wage for the private sector, noting that the last review was two years ago. Employers, however, have warned that such a move would burden their operational costs.

What started as a student protest against a High Court ruling that reinstated a quota system for government jobs has rocked Bangladesh to its core, leading Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to flee in the middle of the night in a helicopter to New Delhi.

What role does this body play in influencing the policy decisions of the Madani Government? We discuss Malaysian foreign policy with Datuk Prof Dr Mohd Faiz Abdullah

Pakar keselamatan siber mempersoal sama ada penguat kuasa sudah cukup arif dan terlatih mengenai rangka kerja kawal selia baharu itu.

The passing of amendments to the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) is a great step forward on the digital front.

The passing of amendments to the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) is a great step forward on the digital front.

The passing of amendments to the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) is a great step forward on the digital front.

Talk abounds the world over concerning the future of international trade in an increasingly uncertain geopolitical environment.

Presentation by: Calvin Cheng and Lee Min Hui Date: 29 July 2024 Auditorium, ISIS Malaysia Presented at: Creating fiscal space for constructing Malaysia’s social protection floor Download presentation slide (PDF)

US cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike recently released a software update that caused Windows devices to become inoperable, impacting organisations and operations worldwide, including Malaysia.

With China long established as the world’s factory, the United States has led a push to divert manufacturing and supply chains away from the world’s second-largest economy.

DEBATE is rife following reports that the government is planning to regulate social media platforms.

DEBATE is rife following reports that the government is planning to regulate social media platforms.

The country has lost RM8 million in losses and damages in the past three years, because of floods. So how can we manage flood risks? We asked Meenakshi Raman, President of Sahabat Alam Malaysia, about the necessary adaptation measures to prevent these risks.

Malaysia is grappling with deforestation challenges that pose a threat to its global standing, resource security and market access.

Malaysia is grappling with deforestation challenges that pose a threat to its global standing, resource security and market access.

Geoeconomics is increasingly featured in policy and academic conversations in Malaysia. To no surprise, this is a result of the ongoing trade tensions between the US, EU and Japan with China.

Presentation by: Calvin Cheng Date: 12 July 2024 Auditorium, ISIS Malaysia Presented at: Malaysia’s Progressive Wage Policy Download presentation slide (PDF)

As major powers tussle for influence in the region, the Maldives is navigating a complex landscape, balancing economic opportunities with political pressures.

Malaysia’s plans to replace its ageing naval fleet have stalled amid rampant mismanagement, a scathing government audit has revealed – highlighting the country’s growing reliance on the United States to bolster its maritime capabilities as regional tensions simmer.

Lee Min Hui and Calvin Cheng from Institute of Strategic and International Studies (ISIS) highlight the opportunities and benefits of Care Infrastructure Investments for achieving Malaysia's overall development agenda, while addressing demographic challenges such as falling fertility and a rapidly ageing society.

Lee Min Hui and Calvin Cheng from Institute of Strategic and International Studies (ISIS) highlight the opportunities and benefits of Care Infrastructure Investments for achieving Malaysia's overall development agenda, while addressing demographic challenges such as falling fertility and a rapidly ageing society.

Malaysia is becoming an ageing society and concurrently, there are changes in family structures. People are growing older, living longer, choosing to have less children or no children and unlike our grandparents' time, big families generally don’t tend to live under one roof anymore, for various reasons.

Thomas Daniel was quoted in Channel News Asia, 3 July 2024 Of the respondents in the 35 countries surveyed, Malaysians had the most positive...

Malaysia ranks poorly for women’s participation in the economy because of a lack of investment in the care economy, says a researcher.

Angeline was featured on the session “Asian prosperity fostered by human exchange” discussing interchanges between ASEAN and Japan.

The recent visits of Russian President Vladimir Putin to China, North Korea, and Vietnam attracted a lot of international attention given the Russia-Ukraine conflict and Moscow’s attempt to deal with the consequences of its isolation at the hands of the West.

The prospect of Southeast Asian nations joining Brics has ignited fierce debate among analysts, with proponents arguing membership could unlock lucrative trade and geopolitical opportunities – while sceptics warn it risks dragging countries into China and Russia’s orbit and further eroding regional unity.

Analyst Yanitha Meena was invited by BERSIH to share her views on India's recently concluded 18th Lok Sabha elections in an online forum titled "Race, Politics and Elections: Lessons from South African and Indian elections for Malaysia".

Malaysia aims to phase out coal-fired power plants by 2044 and given that 60% of our electricity supply comes from coal, the pathways to retiring these plants might have to balance economic interests with that of the environment.

Malaysia is ageing at a pace far quicker than many other countries have in the past. By 2040, the country is set to see a threefold increase in the old age dependency ratio. This means that for every working age Malaysian adult, there will be three elderly people needing support.

KUALA LUMPUR (June 21): Unpaid care and domestic work could create RM379 billion in economic value, and form the second largest sector contributing to Malaysia's gross domestic product (GDP) after the manufacturing sector if valued, according to the Institute of Strategic & International Studies (ISIS) Malaysia.

Joining intergovernmental organisation BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) can attract more foreign investments to Malaysia amid the intensifying economic race among global superpowers, say analysts.

Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim surprised many when he sought closer ties with China after coming to power in 2022 in an effort to boost his country’s flagging economic growth.

Malaysia’s immense electrical and electronics (E&E) ecosystem is the result of its industrial policies dating back to the 1970s.

Peralihan demografi di Malaysia makin terarah kepada masyarakat berusia dan penguncupan tenaga buruh menyebabkan permintaan terhadap keperluan penjagaan akan meningkat.

With Lawrence Wong assuming office as Singapore's fourth Prime Minister on May 15th, we unpack his two-day working visit to Malaysia aimed at strengthening bilateral ties and cooperation between the two nations as well as overcome unresolved issues such as water and maritime border delineation.

As Malaysia’s demographic transition deepens amid an aging society and a shrinking labour force, demand for care needs will surge, and its impacts will be felt most acutely by women who perform the bulk of unpaid care work.

As Malaysia’s demographic transition deepens amid an aging society and a shrinking labour force, demand for care needs will surge, and its impacts will be felt most acutely by women who perform the bulk of unpaid care work.

Malaysia’s underfunded maritime authorities may struggle to contain rampant transshipment of US-sanctioned Iranian oil off its coast, experts say, as a visiting US delegation revealed that Washington’s security forces had been monitoring ship-to-ship oil transfers in Malaysian waters.

Ties with Malaysia make a powerful case study to assess regional ties with the South Asian giant. But others are doing better. by Yanitha Meena...

Ties with Malaysia make a powerful case study to assess regional ties with the South Asian giant. But others are doing better. by Yanitha Meena...

Maryam Ismail, analyst at ISIS Malaysia goes through his legacy and possible successors. We also ask her that with the death of both the President and the Foreign Minister how might this impact Iran’s foreign policy during a time of heightened regional tensions.

Ahmad Afandi was interviewed by BFM89.9 on 5 April 2024 Produced by: Sudais Ferhard, Hannah Kuah, Alia Zefri Presented by: Lee Chwi Lynn, Sharaad Kuttan Mussels found...

Malaysia’s underfunded maritime authorities may struggle to contain rampant transshipment of US-sanctioned Iranian oil off its coast, experts say, as a visiting US delegation revealed that Washington’s security forces had been monitoring ship-to-ship oil transfers in Malaysian waters.

Fellow Calvin Cheng talks to CNA Insider, weighing in on the challenges youth face in the job market and why the competency gap leads to higher youth unemployment rates compared with adults.

UNICEF's 'Living on the Edge' study has shed light on the prevalence of poverty among women, children and those with disabilities.

Philip See speaks to Yanitha Meena about the upcoming general election in India which will be the largest polls held this year with over 970 million people having an opportunity to decide if they would like to give Prime Minister Narendra Modi a 3rd term.

Fellow Calvin Cheng talks to CNA Insider, weighing in on the challenges youth face in the job market and why the competency gap leads to higher youth unemployment rates compared with adults.

Recently, the issue of content moderation on social media platforms came under the spotlight, particularly surrounding government removal requests.

India was ranked ninth out of the most relevant dialogue partners for ASEAN in the latest edition of the ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute State of Southeast Asia survey report, released this month. This result was ascribed to the “influence of regional dynamics and geopolitical alignments on perceptions of India’s importance within Southeast Asia.”

Talk abounds the world over concerning the future of international trade in an increasingly uncertain geopolitical environment.

Prabowo Subianto, Indonesia's president-elect and defense minister, met Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Thursday in Putrajaya, his first stop in Southeast Asia since winning the presidential election in February.

Beijing is welcoming a string of Southeast Asian foreign ministers this week, as it moves to shore up cooperation with regional players that keep the U.S. at arm's length.

Calvin Cheng was interviewed by BFM89.9 for the show Beyond the Ballot Box on 2 April 2024 Produced by: Dashran Yohan Presented by: Dashran Yohan The government...

Dhana Raj Markandu shared his insights for the research and was quoted in Bernama  By: Sakina Mohamed, Shaza Al Muzayen, & Fahmi Abdul Aziz A PROBLEM...

Shared strategic future can no longer rely on “silence” as response to contentious issues. With India going to the polls in April, the buzz is...

An Israeli Embassy post on Palestine has stirred outrage in Singapore, with three ministers accusing it of inflaming tensions and disrespecting the city state’s multicultural society.

The United States House of Representatives overwhelmingly voted 352-65 to approve a bill requiring #TikTok either be divested from ByteDance, its Beijing-based owner, or face a nationwide ban.

Consolidation to result in greater efficiency, lower compliance cost ONE of the challenges to Malaysia’s palm oil industry is that of scale and fragmentation. The...

Yanitha Meena was interviewed by BFM89.9 on 19 March 2024 Produced by: Shazana Mokhtar Presented by: Shazana Mokhtar, Wong Shou Ning, Keith Kam Nearly 1 billion people...

Recently, the issue of content moderation on social media platforms came under the spotlight, particularly surrounding government removal requests.

Europe and the Global South: A Reconvergence of Visions and Values

THIS year's International Women's Day theme, "Inspire Inclusion", suggests that we imagine a future in which inclusion is not only a buzzword but a genuine reality for women of all walks of life.

Allow me to begin by acknowledging the Ngunnawal and Ngambri people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we gather today, and pay my respects to their Elders past and present.

An expert has advised the government to tackle current concerns with generative artificial intelligence (AI) and use the technology to improve productivity.

In a diverse society like Malaysia, national schools play a crucial role in bringing together pupils from various backgrounds to foster national unity.

The year 2024 marks the 32nd anniversary of the diplomatic relations between Malaysia and Kazakhstan, a testament to the enduring partnership that has evolved since Kazakhstan’s independence in 1991.

In the last few years, the global geopolitical chessboard has been changing rapidly, and the potential economic implications are manifold.

Frustrated with the slow progress in reaching a regional maritime code-of-conduct with China, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is turning to neighboring South China Sea claimant states to boost regional security cooperation and potentially forge a united front against Beijing at a time of growing friction in contested waters.

Malaysia launched its National Energy Transition Roadmap (NETR) to much fanfare in 2023, setting the goal of reaching 70% renewable energy installed capacity by 2050.

MALAYSIA’S strategic defence planning and capacities are beset with challenges which have hobbled the armed forces and the country’s capability as an effective deterrent.

Women earn only RM66 for every RM100 earned by men; according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia.

Indonesia has had strong relations with Malaysia throughout the years. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim even made his first foreign visit there upon assuming office.

Amid trust deficit, Asean should get its act together and take lead as US-Sino rivalry plays out in the region.

Quad is one in a constellation of mini-laterals gaining currency amid shifting sands in Southeast Asian geopolitics. Quad can bring something to the table for Asean but it, too, could pose risks.

The competition for influence among great powers like the United States and China is continually reshaping the global landscape.

Much has been said about Asean’s digital potential. The region’s digital economy is poised to reach US$1 trillion by 2030, driven by a large...

The Fukuda Doctrine introduced in 1977 laid the foundation for Japan and Asean relations.

Negotiations over the Code of Conduct of Parties in the South China Sea remain intractable.

The concept of power in international relations indicates an actor’s ability to shape the actions of another.

Asean clings to ‘centrality’ as its major tenet but recent events in Southeast Asia are testing the limits of that concept.

Discussions about Asean’s purpose and utility are often followed by criticism towards the lack of tangible and meaningful results

Southeast Asia and the Indian sub-continent were identified in many climate studies as two of the most vulnerable regions.

Asean’s current relations with India are defined by older, outdated and ‘safer’ narratives – none of which reflects current realities.

Move to increase quality, productivity requires industry wide participation The Progressive Wage Policy (PWP) appears tailored for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), excluding multinational...

Malaysia faces escalating climate hazards such as inundation, heat and storm surges that have far-reaching effects on the economy, local communities and the built environment.

The year 2023 was a big one for the energy transition in Malaysia, with a strategic road map and a long-awaited energy efficiency bill introduced, as well as the removal of blanket subsidies for electricity, which spurred more interest in renewable energy (RE) adoption.

The recently concluded 28th United Nations (UN) Conference of Parties (COP28) ended with a landmark deal that encourages countries to move away from fossil fuels. It was lauded for making such an explicit claim on fossil fuels for the first time, but also criticised for not going far enough.

In the recent Maldivian elections, Peoples National Congress candidate and Malé mayor Mohamed Muizzu won, becoming the eighth president.

Analyst Lee Min Hui spoke at the Malaysian Women and Girls Forum, alongside Tengku Aira Tengku Razif and Tehmina Kaoosji, delving into the care...

After two weeks of negotiations, nearly 200 countries adopted the first-ever Global Stocktake at the just concluded UN climate change conference in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Review of one year of Madani govt shows stronger focus on Asean, Middle East, balancing major powers

The verdict on the COP 28 climate summit in Dubai, United Arab Emirates varies, with opinions ranging from success to failure. Despite this, most would acknowledge the mixed progress with numerous unresolved issues.

Deputy prime minister Fadillah Yusof will now oversee the energy portfolio, which has been extracted from the previous ministry of natural resources, environment and climate change.

The visit by Malaysian Foreign Affairs Minister Zambry Abdul Kadir to New Delhi from November 5-8 was a significant milestone in Malaysia-India relations.

The Philippines risks torpedoing its relations with Beijing and derailing talks on a wider South China Sea code of conduct by pursuing a separate set of rules and regulations for the disputed waterway with fellow claimant states, analysts say.

Beijing reportedly controls ports and terminals at nearly 100 locations in 50 countries across every ocean and continent.

Tour agencies in Malaysia have reported a surge in interest from Chinese travellers following news of a 30-day visa-free entry announced by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on November 26.

Energy efficiency (EE) is widely acknowledged as a low-hanging fruit to reduce fossil fuel dependence and decarbonise the energy sector. 

Malaysia is now at a crossroads on the education front. The nation is striving for high-income status, which requires producing enough skilled workers for advancement, yet there are deep-rooted challenges within the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education system that have impeded progress for decades. 

The goods & services tax (GST) can have wide-ranging benefits for the nation's public revenue, fiscal space, and tax compliance.

Discussions on the care economy have risen in prominence over the past year, amid a realisation that demographic shifts in society mean the traditional care arrangements in households are not sustainable.

The APEC summit, which has a membership of 21 countries, is ongoing in San Francisco. As a bloc, its members produce around 11.4 trillion US Dollars in exports.

Lee Min Hui was interviewed by BFM89.9 on 1 November 2023 Produced by: Shazana Mokhtar Presented by: Shazana Mokhtar, Wong Shou Ning Both the federal and state...

When Covid-19 first struck, large swathes of jobs and workers reeled from the impact of the economic and health shocks that trailed in its wake. In the process, it also accelerated the path towards the future of work – now a portent of disruptions looming on the horizon.

In the first chapter on Decent work, wage growth as national objective, Lee Hwok-Aun and Kevin Zhang of ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute review Malaysia’s labour standards, detailing its transition out of a low-wage regime through the long-awaited introduction of a minimum wage in 2013.

In Post-Covid-19 recovery and quest for ‘good jobs’, author Calvin Cheng from ISIS Malaysia delves deeper into the complexities of this issue.

Amanina Abdur Rahman and Alyssa Jasmin of the World Bank explore the impacts of the pandemic on informal workers who, due to their exclusion...

Women workers have stood out as particularly vulnerable to the impacts of Covid-19 – a fact that is heavily emphasised throughout this volume. In...

In Centring women's work and care at core of recovery, authors Lee Min Hui and Sofea Azahar of ISIS Malaysia look deeper into the “she-cession” catalysed by economic shocks during Covid-19.

In the chapter on Prepping the nation for skills-based hiring, Nurul Izzati Kamarulbahri and Mohd Ikhwan Abdullah of TalentCorp Malaysia suggest that where educational degrees used to be a proxy to guarantee employment, there has since been a shift towards skills-based hiring

The pandemic has revealed the link between climate risks and the rise of zoonotic diseases, highlighting the ways in which planetary boundaries have been crossed through ecosystem exploitation, agricultural intensification and climate change, which combined are now affecting human health on a grand scale.

PPR schemes aim to provide a conducive living environment for those living in poverty through the provision of adequate communal amenities, with facilities for all ethnic, religious, and age groups.

PPR schemes aim to provide a conducive living environment for those living in poverty through the provision of adequate communal amenities, with facilities for all ethnic, religious, and age groups.

In the East and South China Seas, actions undertaken by both claimants and non-claimants in the disputed waters have cultivated an environment of distrust, erecting more barriers to making progress diplomatically.

Budget 2024 records the largest annual budget allocation, but a negative fiscal impulse.

Budget 2024 records the largest annual budget allocation, but a negative fiscal impulse.

As the civilian death toll from the bloodiest Israel-Gaza conflict in decades climbs ever higher, analysts warn that Asia must be on guard against deep divisions over the war tearing at the region’s social fabric – and the consequences of an increasingly distracted United States turning the bulk of its attention elsewhere.

World leaders have convened in Beijing to mark the 10th anniversary of the belt and road initiative. And some noteworthy attendees include Russian President Vladimir Putin and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, the sole head of state or government from the European Union.

Thailand Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin embarked on his maiden visit to Malaysia this week after assuming office last month. How might Malaysia-Thailand bilateral relations take shape under his government?

THE National Digital Education Policy is set to be implemented soon, according to Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek. The new education policy would focus on key matters related to digital literacy among pupils and educators, quality of digital education, and digital infrastructure in schools. 

The goods and services tax (GST) was first introduced in 2015 and repealed in 2018. At the time, we predicted that a similar consumption tax of its type would eventually return.

There are many similarities in the two strategic documents that were released in the last month and outline the country’s path forward in the low-carbon global economy.

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim made a whirlwind day trip to China on Sunday, marking his second official visit in just 6 months.

ISIS Malaysia's Angeline Tan says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's recent visit to Nanning, China signals Malaysia's greater commitment at strengthening existing ties with the world's second largest economy.

THE political scientist, Benedict Anderson, theorised in his seminal work that communities are social constructs, to be differentiated only in the ways that they are imagined.

India recently hosted the G20 summit, which was dubbed a phenomenal, runaway success and showcased its multi-faceted convening power.

Asean has been much criticised over its failure to effectively respond to the crisis in Myanmar that was triggered by the military junta seizing power in the February 2021 coup.

Senior fellow Thomas Benjamin Daniel shares insights into how the informal Asean troika can better position the bloc’s long-term response to the crisis in Myanmar.

From creative copyright infringement to being blamed for the end of the human race altogether, artificial intelligence (AI), specifically generative AI, is going through much public scrutiny.

A clash between China and the Philippines in the South China Sea last weekend will make Southeast Asian nations a little anxious but it may make some governments more likely to speak up against Beijing’s actions if tensions escalate, observers said.

There is the risk of a conflict between China and the United States, the increasing adoption of various Indo-Pacific strategies and the simmering South China Sea dispute –such challenges have long beset this region and hamstrung Asean’s desire for centrality.

Golden anniversary an opportunity to reboot relationship, putting national interests first  JAPAN was the first nation to engage Asean, albeit in the innocuous form of...

Thomas Daniel was interviewed by BFM89.9 on 27 July 2023. Produced by: Moh Heng Ying Presented by: Wong Shou Ning, Shazana Mokhtar, Mark Tan President of the...

Sino-American rivalry, competing Indo-Pacific outlooks add to bloc’s inability to sort out priorities Asean has always touted its spirit of cooperation and dialogue yet Southeast...

With Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s maiden visit to Kuala Lumpur earlier this week, Malaysia has now hosted ministers from two pivotal Indian ministries in less than two months.

Over the past half century, ASEAN has grown from five founding members to a regional cooperation organization including all countries in Southeast Asia. 

Facebook parent company Meta has agreed to work with police in Malaysia to tackle online scams and remove “undesirable content” from its platforms, the Communications and Digital Ministry said

Thomas Daniel was interviewed by BFM89.9 on 28 June 2023. Produced by: Sharaad Kuttan Presented by: Lee Chwi Lynn, Sharaad Kuttan Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim...

The government should sit down with social media platforms to agree on what counts as improper content in Malaysia, several mis/disinformation and free speech experts said after Putrajaya threatened legal action against Meta Platforms Inc.

Malaysia is ageing at a pace far quicker than many other countries have in the past. By 2040, the country is set to see a threefold increase in the old age dependency ratio. This means that for every working age Malaysian adult, there will be three elderly people needing support.

The treaty will be opened for signature on Sept 20 as part of global efforts to preserve marine biodiversity in international waters.

As Malaysia heads into six state elections, it is imperative for social media platforms to step up their game in moderating harmful content.

MALAYSIA’S 5G rollout woes boil down to one major conundrum: should we look West (i.e. Ericsson) or East (Huawei).

In the recently concluded 42nd Asean summit in Labuan Bajo, Indonesia, Asean member states reiterated their desire to mainstream the four priority areas of the Asean Outlook on the Indo-Pacific (AOIP).

First and foremost, my profound gratitude to the High Commission of India to Malaysia and CARUM for the opportunity to address this distinguished gathering today.

South Korea is shaping up to be the new arms supplier for Southeast Asian countries, following a recent purchase by Malaysia that adds to the region’s growing demand for advanced yet affordable equipment, analysts have said.

Malaysia’s young population continues to face a significant challenge in the labour market: underemployment.

Malaysia’s young population continues to face a significant challenge in the labour market: underemployment.

From a cursory glance, regional cooperation in Southeast Asia flourished out of the interest in benefitting from mutual development and stability.

Malaysia’s aspiration of exporting billions of dollars of renewables to Singapore must not undercut efforts to first reset its domestic economy onto a greener footing, experts have warned.

PETALING JAYA: The authorities must seriously consider the potential for artificial intelligence (AI) to be abused to create “realistic” false materials during election campaigns, warns an analyst.

ASIA-PACIFIC is indispensable in the global trade and investment landscape, with the region driving much of the world’s economic growth over the past two decades.

Timor-Leste's bid to join the Association of Southeast Asian Nations is expected to spur growth in Asia's youngest nation, experts said.

CLIMATE change is now a recognised risk and no business wants to be labelled as “environmentally damaging”.

The World Meteorological Organisation is now predicting that the world is more likely to break the key temperature limit of 1.5⁰C between now and 2027, and judging by the heatwave we are experiencing now, it's not hard to imagine that it is likely.

Thomas Daniel was interviewed by BFM89.9 on 12 May 2023. Produced by: Sim Wie Boon Presented by: Shazana Mokhtar, Philip See, Mark Tan Indonesia chaired the first...

Malaysian firms should capitalise on India’s infrastructure spending spree By Tan Sri Kuna Sittampalam INDIA and Malaysia enjoy a long history of trade, cultural ties and...

As Asean-India economic relations enter fourth decade, Malaysia could be key to deeper partnership By Prabir De & Durairaj Kumarasamy MALAYSIA is India’s third largest trading...

Governments must ensure money trickles down to activists, groups bringing both countries together By Padma Shri Datuk Ramli Ibrahim SINCE time immemorial, there has always been...

India’s success with fintech, data and entrepreneurship provides invaluable lessons for Malaysia By Shravishtha Ajaykumar & Mihir Sharma DATA and the assets that utilise it have...

Malaysia should focus on 2nd, 3rd tier Indian cities, explore emerging sectoral priorities By Datuk Umang Sharma INDIA and Malaysia’s commercial links have helped the latter...

Unshakeable links between both nations should be impetus for greater economic, strategic ties By Veena Sikri ANNIVERSARIES are special occasions. The 65th anniversary of diplomatic relations...

ON April 19, the European Union Parliament passed a regulation meant to limit deforestation and forest degradation, singling out palm oil as a major driving force.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 — As Artificial Intelligence (AI) becomes ever more ubiquitous in our everyday life, governments have had to scramble to work out how to regulate the technology.

Analyst Qarrem Kassim speaks about the impact of rising prices this Raya season on Nightline.

In February this year, a United Nations (UN) Security Council committee report stated that North Korea stole more cryptocurrency assets in 2022 than in any other year, and targetted the networks of foreign aerospace and defence companies.

LABUAN BAJO, Indonesia — The Association of Southeast Asian Nations concluded its three-day summit on Thursday, calling on all parties to exercise self-restraint in the disputed South China Sea, while bloc chair and Indonesian President Joko Widodo lamented the lack of progress on resolving the crisis in Myanmar.

Competition and rivalry between states is very much the norm in international relations and indeed one might say a defining feature of modern-day diplomacy. But when competition and rivalry takes on an adversarial turn between two superpowers, the dynamics in international relations could well become supercharged as well.

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim concluded his maiden visit to China over the weekend. This is seen as an important visit as China has been Malaysia’s largest trading partner since 2009.

The theme of this year’s forum, namely “An uncertain world: solidarity and cooperation for development amid challenges”, is most apt and relevant given the extraordinary ebb and flow of the state of geopolitics and power as well as geo-economics which we now live in.

PETALING JAYA: Two foreign policy experts have urged Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to raise two key issues when he meets Chinese President Xi Jinping during his maiden trip to Beijing, saying this will prove he is consistent in his principles.

Malaysia’s bilateral relationship with China—its past, present, and, most importantly, future—comes under renewed scrutiny this week as Anwar Ibrahim travels to China. In his first visit as prime minister, Anwar is expected to address the Boao Forum for Asia in Hainan and then head to Beijing for official engagements, where he is expected to call on President Xi Jinping, among others.

QIONGHAI, China -- China vowed Thursday to ramp up trade and investment with new market access measures as it looks to rev up its post-pandemic economy.

LAST week, the Nobel Peace Prize-winning Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) tried again to shake the world out of its lethargy with powerful language in its new report. This latest work summarises six previous reports over the last few years involving 700 expert authors from 95 countries, including Malaysia.

Local scholars generally hold positive views on Dato’ Seri Anwar’s first official visit to China as Prime Minister, and believe that the relationship between Malaysia and China will only be further improved after the visit.

THE recent Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) sixth assessment provides a sobering read – if we continue the present trajectory, parts of the planet will soon become uninhabitable.

Do policies like longer maternity leave make women less hireable? On this episode of Consider This, Melisa Idris speaks to Lee Min Hui, analyst at ISIS Malaysia, where her research interests' centres on policies to mitigate gender inequality, with a particular focus on childcare policy and equalising outcomes for women in the labour market.

THE global economy is entering a turbulent period, with fears of financial uncertainty, not to mention the unfolding drama of bank failures and supply chain disruptions amid renewed conflicts complicating geopolitics.

Thomas Daniel was interviewed by ABC Radio National on 15 March 2023. Produced by: Phillip Adams Presented by: Ann Arnold The AUKUS announcement could have major implications for Southeast...

KUALA LUMPUR -- Korean Aerospace Industries late last month confirmed that Malaysia had signed off on a 4.08 billion ringgit ($910 million) purchase of 18 FA-50 fighter jets, beating out other manufacturers like Indian-based Tejas and Pakistan-China's GS17.

The 5th Asean-India Business Summit took place on 6 March 2023 in Kuala Lumpur. Speakers and participants from Asean and India convened to discuss how business linkages, connectivity and supply chain resilience can be enhanced through deeper Asean-India cooperation.

Conversations about women’s empowerment inevitably take centre stage on International Women’s Day (IWD) on 8 March. Yet, as public figures, multinational corporations and policymakers alike rush to extend words and repeat platitudes in commemoration of IWD, one question looms large: are these well-crafted corporate messages just exercises in self-promotion, tokenism and corporatisation?

Why should employers care about gender equity in the workplace? Is diversity and inclusion a priority for Malaysian employers? Ahead of International Women’s Day, analyst Lee Min Hui outlines the business case for investing in women, and why Malaysian organisations need to catch up on implementing gender equity.

WHAT used to be an unhealthy trend among cash-strapped students, the consumption of instant noodles is growing. According to a recent study by Kantar Worldpanel, a market research firm, 85% of Malaysians cooked more at home during Covid-19 and 46% expected to do so in the new normal, with time and cash-strapped parents turning to instant noodles for family meals.

More than 900km southeast of Manila, Davao City is dubbed “Durian Capital of the Philippines”. With the volcanic soil of Mount Apo said to give the pungent “king of fruit” a unique flavour, the region accounts for almost 80 per cent of all durians grown in the country.

Qarrem Kassim was interviewed by Bulletin TV3 nightline on 24 February 2023

Westports is one of three main ports located in Klang along the Strait of Malacca. Its long wharf fronts the sea and is lined with tall cranes that move containers back and forth between its yard and the massive ships berthed at the port.

Yanitha Meena Louis was a co-instructor in the EU-ASEAN Youth Diplomat Programme (EAYDP) held at the Asia-Europe Institute, Universiti Malaya, which was covered by Astro Awani, 19 February 2023. The EAYDP was organised by the Centre for ASEAN Regionalism Universiti Malaya (CARUM), the EU Delegation to Malaysia, EUPOP and Malaysian Youth Association for Diplomacy and Policy (MYADP).

Thomas Daniel was quoted in Malay Mail, 15 February 2023 by Keertan Ayamany KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 15 — Malaysia must not deprioritise funding for the Defence Ministry (MinDef)...

HYDERABAD (India), 13 Feb (Bernama) -- Seramai 175 pemimpin belia dari 10 negara anggota Asean dan India menghadiri Sidang Kemuncak Belia Asean-India Keempat yang bertemakan “Memperkukuh Perkongsian Asean-India di Indo-Pasifik”, di sini pada Ahad.

ON 24 February last year, Russian forces invaded Ukraine in what was expected to be a “quick” operation to seize the remaining parts of the breakaway regions of Luhansk and Donetsk and install a new regime in Kyiv.

Malaysia should capitalise on India’s ability to provide skilled workers By Muhammad Faliq Abd Razak & Andika Ab Wahab INDIA and Malaysia established diplomatic relations in...

Indo-Pacific initiative, culture, food security present opportunities to reset ties AS we mark Malaysia-India @ 65, it is important to analyse and understand the status...

Cooperation between universities could unlock R&D potential, curricula reform, tech sharing and transfer By Nomesh Bolia INDIA and Malaysia share centuries-old ties rooted in culture, people-to-people...

Greater synergies could bring about strategic, defence advantages to Malaysia, other Asean member states By Rahul Mishra INDIA-MALAYSIA ties are embedded deeply in history. Waves of...

Amid great power transition, Asean should leverage on New Delhi’s security pact with Putrajaya By Nur Shahadah Jamil THE great power rivalry in the Indo-Pacific region...

More people-to-people interactions could strengthen economic relationship, create new opportunities By Suseela Devi Chandran & Yanitha Meena Louis ONE significant aspect of Malaysia-India relations is the...

More people-to-people interactions could strengthen economic relationship, create new opportunities By Suseela Devi Chandran & Yanitha Meena Louis ONE significant aspect of Malaysia-India relations is the...

THE year 2023 will be another important junction in Malaysia’s climate journey. The Minister of Natural Resources, Environment & Climate Change, Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad, has already stated some of his priorities, which include enacting a Climate Change Act.

Unity govt must deliver its promises to ensure country’s good governance THE calls for institutional reform are becoming louder each day since the 15th general...

Thomas Daniel was interviewed by BFM89.9 on 31 January 2023. Produced by: Moh Heng Ying Presented by: Wong Shou Ning, Chong Tjen San, Shazana Mokhtar Datuk Seri...

Shifting from a singular to a tri concept of unity, cohesion and reconciliation  NATIONAL unity is a very dynamic and relevant theme for public discussion. One...

Thomas Daniel was quoted in the Benar News Menteri Pertahanan berkata aset negara lebih dari cukup untuk melindungi kawasan tuntutan bertindih di perairan Sarawak. by Iman Muttaqin...

Beijing must repair relationships as it attempts to revive economy after scrapping Covid strategy  SINGAPORE’S ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute has been conducting its state of Southeast...

The world’s largest free-trade deal just turned a year old. And like a toddler, while its full potential remains yet to be seen, there are glimmers of “hope” that it will develop into everything that was envisioned years ago when its member countries hailed it as a groundbreaking step toward lowering trade barriers in Asia.

ANWAR Ibrahim’s appointment as prime minister last November made headlines across the world, with positive coverage, ranging from Nikkei Asia to New York Times.

ON 19 January 2020, Covid-19 had still not reached our shores. But by late January, import cases arrived and in early February the first Malaysian case was recorded.

As one of 17 mega-diverse nations, we can do much more to prevent extinction  SELDOM are the results of a United Nations mega-meeting hailed in...

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 14 — The government must justify the controversies surrounding the Security Offences (Special Measures) Act (Sosma) 2012 before deciding to retain it, pressure groups and academics have said.

IN the final quarter of 2022, two major United Nations (UN) meetings were held back to back – the UN Climate Change Conference (COP27)...

THE Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) was ratified on 29 November 2022, following years of negotiations, public consultation and amendments to domestic laws, binding Malaysia to the terms of the agreement.

Thomas Daniel was quoted in Benar News. by Ray Sherman & Iman Muttaqin Yusof, 6 January 2023 Perdana Menteri baharu Anwar Ibrahim masih belum menyatakan dasar luar negara, dengan...

Shahriman Lockman was quoted in Benar News. by Ray Sherman & Iman Muttaqin Yusof, 6 January 2023 Perdana Menteri baharu Anwar Ibrahim masih belum menyatakan dasar luar negara, dengan...

THE moments after a major incident are a test of a nation’s resilience. For instance, the national emergency declared by the Muhyiddin administration to combat Covid-19 saw Malaysians banding together online via the #KitaJagaKita campaign.

AS we welcome a new year, the regional geopolitical environment in Asia-Pacific remains in flux and dominated by major power rivalry between China and the United States.

THE newly formed and merged Ministry of Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change is a welcome move as the environment and natural resources are closely linked. The new minister already has his hands full dealing with the recent Batang Kali landslide.

A collaborative effort between the ABAC MSME & Inclusiveness Working Group and the University of Southern California Marshall School of Business, this report present a new post-pandemic comparative APEC MSME economy scorecard.

Learn how to listen, interact with those of opposing views before nation is torn apart By Nazran Zhafri & Zayana Zaikariah THE results of the 15th general...

MOTHER Nature is showing us that the way we do business and treat our planet is no longer sustainable nor tolerable. We do so...

Learn how to listen, interact with those of opposing views before nation is torn apart By Nazran Zhafri & Zayana Zaikariah THE results of the 15th...

Alizan Mahadi was interviewed by BFM89.9 on 16 December 2022 Produced by: Shazana Mokhtar Presented by: Shazana Mokhtar, Wong Shou Ning Under the new government, the portfolio...

Corruption will render military into ‘non-fighting machine’ as new threats emerge  AS a middle power located in a reasonably peaceful region, Malaysia traditionally has not...

Alumni unable to land jobs despite landing prestigious scholarships Education has always been at the heart of the European Union-Asean partnership and educational cooperation remains...

Tashny Sukumaran presented Women's work: The care burden at TEDxMonashUniversityMalaysia on 13 Dec 2022  Women are doing spectacular in university yet estimates suggest that half of...

Tan Sri Zakri Abdul Hamid was quoted by Bernama by Soon Li Wei, 13 December 2022 This article is written as part of the 2022 CBD COP15...

Nation can no longer ignore ecological disaster, climate crisis MALAYSIA now has a prime minister and cabinet. The formation of a government, however, might have...

COMMENT | Malaysia finds itself in an interesting position this Human Rights Day. With a fresh cabinet of both new and familiar faces, the...

AFTER a two-year Covid-related delay, negotiators from more than 190 countries are assembling in Montreal, Canada, today (until Dec 19) to finalise a global...

Harris Zainul was interviewed by Astro Awani on 8 December 2022 Penganalisis Kanan ISIS Malaysia, Harris Zainul berpendapat pengguna media sosial berhak untuk tahu sama ada...

Harris Zainul was quoted by Astro Awani, 8 December 2022 by Madiha Abdullah KUALA LUMPUR: Memerangi berita palsu dan kandungan berbaur kebencian tidak cukup hanya dengan pembentukan akta...

THE results from the 15th general election have shown that there is no one Malaysia but many with voters having different aspirations and expectations...

New govt must adopt suggestion to set up council to provide relief for ASD families EVERY 3 December, the United Nations celebrates the International Day...

Experts Thomas Daniel and Yanitha Meena discuss Malaysia's role on seeking strategic options for #Myanmar, with a focus on #Asean’s Five-Point Consensus, and what that means for our new government, in EP06 of #Talkingpolicy.

Experts Thomas Daniel and Yanitha Meena discuss Malaysia's role on seeking strategic options for #Myanmar, with a focus on #Asean’s Five-Point Consensus, and what that means for our new government, in EP06 of #Talkingpolicy.

Harris Zainul was quoted by Al Jazeera Southeast Asian nation’s new leader faces challenges from a falling ringgit to one of Asia’s biggest wealth gaps. by John Power, 25...

Harris Zainul was quoted by The Financial Times King moves to end post-election chaos by appointing reformist one-time protégé of Mahathir Mohamad by Mercedes Ruehl, 24 Nov 2022 Anwar...

Noted historian and ISIS Malaysia senior fellow Eddin Khoo provides his expert analysis on #GE15 in Episode 5 of #Talkingpolicy

Alizan Mahadi was interviewed by BFM89.9 on 21 November 2022 Produced by: Shazana Mokhtar Presented by: Wong Shou Ning, Chong Tjen San, Philip See Alizan speaks on...

As we head to the polls, experts Jamil A. Ghani, Lee Min Hui, Harris Zainul, Thomas Daniel, Qarrem Kassim and Ahmad Afandi weigh in on what the next government should focus on domestically and internationally.

Without adequate women’s representation in the halls of power, Malaysia risks running a democratic deficit. Catch analyst Lee Min Hui on EP03 of our #TalkingPolicy podcast, where she discusses the true cost of excluding women from office.

Without adequate women’s representation in the halls of power, Malaysia risks running a democratic deficit. Catch analyst Lee Min Hui on EP03 of our #TalkingPolicy podcast, where she discusses the true cost of excluding women from office.

Without adequate women’s representation in the halls of power, Malaysia risks running a democratic deficit. Catch analyst Lee Min Hui on EP03 of our #TalkingPolicy podcast, where she discusses the true cost of excluding women from office.

Without adequate women’s representation in the halls of power, Malaysia risks running a democratic deficit. Catch analyst Lee Min Hui on EP03 of our #TalkingPolicy podcast, where she discusses the true cost of excluding women from office.

Without adequate women’s representation in the halls of power, Malaysia risks running a democratic deficit. Catch analyst Lee Min Hui on EP03 of our #TalkingPolicy podcast, where she discusses the true cost of excluding women from office.

Reset national agenda, invest in agricultural modernisation as geopolitical, climate risks increase   MALAYSIA’S food security has caught the public’s attention in recent years, with global...

Lee Min Hui was quoted by channelnewsasia’s Darrelle Ng on 11 November 2022 Surveys show that young voters are more politically undecided, with "many pollsters unwilling...

Lee Min Hui was quoted by the Star on 13 November 2022 By Tarrence Tan PETALING JAYA: Youth issues such as quality education, better minimum wage,...

Without adequate women’s representation in the halls of power, Malaysia risks running a democratic deficit. Catch analyst Lee Min Hui on EP03 of our #TalkingPolicy podcast, where she discusses the true cost of excluding women from office.

Thomas Daniel was quoted by Associated Press. by David Rising, 9 November 2022 BANGKOK (AP) — Southeast Asian leaders convene in the Cambodian capital Thursday, faced with the...

Lee Min Hui was quoted by channelnewsasia’s Darrelle Ng and Pamella Lim on 10 November 2022 Opportunity, stability and accountability are the top issues concerning...

20th party congress cements authoritarian rule in era of competition, conflicts XI Jinping secured a third term as president of the People’s Republic of China...

Sabah’s move to register all foreign nationals could breed resentment, fuel criminal activities THE government recently announced the establishment of the National Sustainable Development Goals...

Angeline Tan was interviewed by BFM89.9 on 17 October 2022. Produced by: Moh Heng Ying Presented by: Wong Shou Ning, Shazana Mokhtar, Chong Tjen San There will...

Thomas Daniel was quoted in the Benar News by Iman Muttaqin Yusof, 13 October 2022 Malaysia's upcoming election could cost the Myanmar shadow government one of its biggest...

The violence and political fracture resulting from the February 2021 coup by the Tatmadaw continues to not just destabilise Myanmar but have an impact on its immediate region and ASEAN at large. The regional organisation, and its rotating Chairs, face the dilemma of how to manage the resulting fallout of the coup. Given the intricate complexities at play and ASEAN’s self-imposed constrictions, it is likely to not make much progress.

by Thomas Daniel & Yanitha Meena, 10 October 2022 Introduction The violence and political fracture resulting from the February 2021 coup by the Tatmadaw continues to not...

Thomas Daniel was quoted on the Radio Free Asia Experts say it is likely to continue claiming nine-tenths of the waters and resisting Western ‘interference’. by RFA Staff, 14...

Malaysia has been one of the most forthright Asean member states when it comes to Myanmar and the actions of the junta since the...

Min Hui was quoted by Bernama, 12 October 2022 by Nina Muslim KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama) -- Nazhatul Syafiqa has never voted before despite being eligible during the last general...

Thomas Daniel was quoted in the Asia Times Malaysian FM Saifuddin Abdullah has been anti-junta NUG’s strongest advocate in ASEAN and at UN but may...

Key takeaways TVET increasingly important, producing occupationally skilled youth as its dual system focuses on workplace training and hands-on experience. Greater focus on skill-heavy...

The 2022 Budget, coming just ahead of the 15th general election, needs to balance the needs of the govt, environment and our most vulnerable,...

The 2022 Budget, coming just ahead of the 15th general election, needs to balance the needs of the govt, environment and our most vulnerable,...

Diplomacy, dialogues and deeper people-to-people ties to help overcome statis  AS we mark 65 years of Malaysia-India ties, a more sobering assessment of the bilateral...

Situation in Sabah will worsen if documentation eludes another generation AT the 89th Malaysian Armed Forces Day celebrations on 16 September, chief Gen Tan Sri...

*Editor’s note: This article was updated on 15 September 2022 Amendments to Employment Act raise fears that poor implementation will hurt parents instead In a long-overdue...

Beijing’s cross-strait actions could extend to South China Sea dispute US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s controversial visit to Taiwan last month dominated headlines for its...

Thomas Daniel was quoted on the Radio Free Asia Soldiers repelled a boat from an area also claimed by the Philippines, Taiwan and Vietnam. by RFA Staff, 13 Sept...

Globalisation must benefit local firms, help them move up value chain AS anxieties over Covid-19 fade, Malaysia has sought to rebuild the links shattered by...

Sofea Azahar was interviewed by BFM89.9 on 2 September 2022. Produced by: Jeremy Ng Presented by: Christine Wong, Lily Chai Malaysia is currently beset by a shortage...

Angeline Tan was interviewed by Astro Awani on 27 August 2022 Ikuti diskusi dan analisis mengenai ketegangan hubungan Taiwan – China dan implikasi kepada hubungan...

Calvin Cheng was quoted in The Edge Malaysia. This article first appeared in The Edge Malaysia Weekly, on August 22, 2022 - August 28, 2022. by Chong Pooi...

Other countries have succeeded in reducing sting of price rise by adopting cash transfers, PR blitz to educate populace PUTRAJAYA recently backtracked on subsidy removals...

Sofea Azahar was quoted by Malaysiakini. Gajendra Jeya Kumar, 25 August 2022 When Firdaus, who wants to be referred to by his first name only, graduated...

Thomas Daniel was quoted in Free Malaysia Today, 9 August 2022. by Nicholas Chung PETALING JAYA: A defence analyst, describing the local defence industry as a patronage machine, says politicians...

Shahriman Lockman was quoted in Bloomberg South Korea, India stayed quiet on US speaker’s landmark trip Regional leaders want to avoid being drawn into US-China...

Govt must deliver vaccines, make them accessible to the vulnerable who need third jab by Emir Izat ACROSS the nation, Covid-19 booster shots – or the...

Thomas Daniel was quoted in Al Jazeera. by Al Jazeera Staff | 3 August 2022 Foreign ministers from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) are meeting in Phnom...

Calvin Cheng was quoted in The Vibes. Solutions to work-life balance in Malaysia remain a distant utopia, at the cost of the overall well-being of Malaysians by Kalash...

Thomas Daniel was interviewed by BFM89.9 on 29 July 2022. Produced by: Shazana Mokhtar Presented by: Keith Kam, Shazana Mokhtar, Wong Shou Ning Myanmar's military government which overthrew...

Thomas Daniel was quoted in China Daily. by YANG HAN | 29 July 2022 Economic priorities expected to draw attention when foreign chiefs meet Efforts to promote...

Shahriman Lockman was quoted in Radio Free Asia 'Playing with fire will only get you burnt,' Xi warns Biden. By RFA staff, 29 July 2022 In a show...

Calvin Cheng was quoted in Forbes. by Ralph Jennings, 27 July 2022 Samsung Electronics’ battery arm, Samsung SDI, has broken ground on a $1.3 billion factory in...

Regional body must live up to principles, deal with deaths, displacement in member state THE Asean Ministerial Meeting (AMM) next week will see more discussions...

Lee Min Hui was quoted by MalaysiaNow, 19 July 2022. Otherwise, there are concerns of discrimination against women workers as the amendments to the Employment Act come into...

Security and strategic forum should shed ‘exclusive’ image by strengthening people-to-people connectivity THE Quad fellowship was launched in May 2022 during the fourth Quadrilateral Security...

Angeline Tan was interviewed by BFM89.9 on 14 July 2022. Produced by: Philip See Presented by: Wong Shou Ning, Keith Kam Researcher Angeline Tan discusses the significance...

Reforms not happening in global institutions, so it’s time for smaller powers to step up to protect own interests DESPITE grand promises of cooperative action...

Cooperation, less selfish acts can overcome post-Covid challenges like inflation, supply chain disruptions  IF we take a few steps back and look at what is...

Leaders must not lose sight of cooperation and centrality as superpowers pursue goals contrary to our interests. The phrase “the more things change, the more...

Thomas Daniel was quoted on Rappler, 14 June 2022. At an Asia security summit, many eagerly await news of Marcos' appointments to the defense and foreign affairs...

Shahriman Lockman was quoted in Bloomberg Defense chief Wei Fenghe responds to US at security gathering Vow to respect sovereignty faces skepticism after Ukraine war By...

Shahriman Lockman was quoted in Bloomberg Washington tries softer touch to counter Beijing’s influence Defense chiefs present competing visions at security forum by Peter Martin and Philip...

Firms need to adopt innovation, move away from ‘cheap’ labour Covid-19 exposed many flaws in our labour market. The pandemic disrupted the global and regional...

NEAT Working Group Meeting on "Sustainable, Inclusive and Resilient Socio-Economic Recovery and Growth in the Midst of Pandemic" Presentation by: Sofea Azahar Date: June 2022 Presented at: Network of East...

Malaysia can no longer ignore climate change, bureaucrats should get their act together. IN the Klang Valley, flash floods are the new normal.   The sixth Intergovernmental...

Consider This with Sharaad Kuttan & Melisa Idris – 26 May 2022 The controversial pick of an UMNO politician as Ambassador to Indonesia brought the diplomatic...

Technical and vocational grads more marketable yet sector suffers ‘poor perception’. TALKS about rebranding technical and vocational education and training pop up all the time...

Thomas Daniel was quoted on South China Morning Post, 24 May 2022. Malaysia’s Foreign Minister this week informally met a member of Myanmar’s opposition NUG party,...

Calvin Cheng was quoted in Al Jazeera. US president’s arrival in Seoul will mark start of effort to promote new Indo-Pacific Economic Framework in region by Andrew Haffner,...

Thomas Daniel was quoted on the Free Malaysia Today, 14 May 2022. by Hakimie Amrie Hisamudin  PETALING JAYA: Putrajaya is pursuing its “quiet diplomacy” in dealing with territorial disputes...

Thomas Daniel was quoted on the Radio Free Asia Indo-Pacific Economic Framework, a centerpiece of US policy, expected to be launched this month by RFA Staff, 13 May 2022. Beijing...

Thomas Daniel was interviewed on Radio Free Asia, 12 May 2022 President Biden hosts the US-ASEAN Special Summit this week for the first time since 2016....

Thomas Daniel was interviewed by BFM89.9 on 12 May 2022. Produced by: Tan Chen Li Presented by: Shazana Mokhtar, Tan Chen Li, Khoo Hsu Chuang The US-ASEAN Summit...

Authors: Harris Zainul and Tashny Sukumaran Read pdf Bab ini adalah salah satu daripada modul pembelajaran literasi media dan informasi yang telah disunting oleh Dr Hasrul Hashim,...

Southeast Asia should court investors wary about dealing with extended lockdowns, fears of Beijing suffering Shanghai’s fate IN February, the world watched in anticipation as...

SITTING in Washington DC, it is easy to get distracted by the great number of strategic issues that compete for the attention of policymakers,...

Izzah Ibrahim was interviewed by BFM89.9 on 10 May 2022. Produced by: Natasha Fusil Presented by: Lee Chwi Lynn Voting in the Philippines presidential election concluded yesterday, and...

Summit on May 12-13 chance to advance regional prospects, minimise stagnation THE lead up to the much-anticipated Asean-United States (US) special summit did not get...

ISEAS Yusof Ishak, Southeast Asian Affairs 2022 Malaysia's Relations with the United States and China: Asymmetries (and Anxieties) Amplified by Thomas Daniel & Kuik Cheng-Chwee This essay traces...

Calvin Cheng was quoted in the Malaysian Insight. by Raevathi Supramaniam, 5 May 2022 THE deteriorating ringgit is unlikely to have an immediate impact on the livelihoods...

Tashny Sukumaran was quoted by The Star by CHAN MAY THENG, 28 April 2022 PETALING JAYA: Continuous efforts will be made to ensure workers who lost...

Tashny Sukumaran was quoted by the Free Malaysia Today by Reshna Reem Ganesan, 28 April 2022 PETALING JAYA: “Sudden death” has been used as a catch-all term...

Nations must navigate alliances, build domestic digital economy. In recent years, many nations have pursued partnerships with the purpose of advancing alliances on emerging and...

Pandemic Papers: Lessons from Covid-19 touches on economic growth and development; the impact on women; human capital and foreign relations; and how the pandemic shaped the national discourse. It also documents Covid-19 policies and their effects.

Introduction: Malaysia after the pandemic The Covid-19 crisis has been the single largest economic disruption in modern Malaysian history. Since the first case was discovered...

The shutdown of schools because of the pandemic has disrupted education worldwide, affecting more than 1.7 billion children, youth and their families.¹ Worse, at...

The effects of a crisis are rarely gender-neutral. Women and men experience markedly different outcomes during a crisis because of unequal foundations in society.¹...

Born out of the ashes of the pandemic is a deeper government commitment towards the technological adoption and digitalisation agenda. Since 2020, a number...

On 15 February 2020, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the director-general of the World Health Organisation (WHO) said that “we’re not just fighting an epidemic;...

The year 2021 was when most governments tried to find a new normal in an ever-changing Covid-world. For Southeast Asia, it meant launching national...

The early days of the pandemic in 2020 were also a time when Malaysia-India relations were at an all-time low. Former prime minister Tun...

by Izzah Ibrahim & Regina Wan Ahmad The first cases of Covid-19 in Malaysia were detected on 25 January 2020, traced to three Chinese nationals...

As Malaysia moves to endemicity, it must use every tool to stay ahead of public health issues AS Malaysia reopens its borders this month, the...

If desert nation-state Qatar can be 100% self-sufficient in dairy, so can we.  MALAYSIA is a food-insecure nation. This fact flies in the face of...

India, Pakistan helped Afghanistan, showing that ‘rivals’ can resolve problems AT the recently concluded 48th session of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers in Islamabad...

Yanitha Meena, speaking at the Cosmos Dialogue, urges both Malaysia and Bangladesh to move beyond the stereotypical “labour relations” that has traditionally defined the...

by Calvin Cheng and Harris Zainul / The Edge Malaysia Policymakers around the world grappling with Covid-19 have learnt a harsh lesson in the last...

by Calvin Cheng and Harris Zainul / The Edge Malaysia Policymakers around the world grappling with Covid-19 have learnt a harsh lesson in the last...

Thomas Daniel was quoted on the South China Morning Post, 19 March 2022. While Ukraine has the lion’s share of international attention, Malaysian observers say local...

Thomas Daniel was quoted on Southeast Asia Globe, 16 March 2022. Regional analysts consider Russia’s military action and the possible consequences for ASEAN nations Written by Brian P. D....

TVET education bore brunt of shortfalls in online platforms, setting back students by 2 years   AS Malaysia enters the endemic phase of Covid-19, it is...

When superpowers provoke one another, the innocent first to pay the price  AS the Russo-Ukrainian war enters its third week, sparking one of the largest...

Harris Zainul was quoted by the Malay Mail by Milad Hassandarvish, 8 Mar 2022 KUALA LUMPUR, March 8 ― Johoreans are a few days away from voting...

The growth of a global middle class has been one of the most economically significant movements of the last few decades (Kharas, 2017). With rising incomes in developing countries and millions lifted out of poverty each year, the middle class have grown tremendously, forming an increasingly larger share of populations (Donnan et al., 2021). By 2030, global middle-class consumption is projected to grow by US$29 trillion and Asia is set to account for more than half the total consumption market (Donmaz et al., 2017).

What role does the digital economy play in supporting Malaysia’s development? How can international and regional cooperation be strengthened through effective policy making?  Calvin Cheng...

We must ask why politics lagging women’s economic, educational advancements WOMEN make up about half of the Malaysian population but only 15% of parliamentarians. As...

Harris Zainul was quoted by CodeBlue, 4 March 2022 In 2021, the government spent RM13.25 million on educational and promotional materials on healthy living, Covid-19 vaccine safety, and...

The 6th assessment report issued this week by the Intergovernmental Panel for Climate Change (IPCC) gave a grim prognosis on the impact of global warming, warning that temperatures were rising faster than our capacity to adapt. We speak to Ahmad Afandi of ISIS Malaysia on the state of Malaysia's preparedness to mitigate and adapt to climate change risks

Thomas Daniel was interviewed by BFM89.9 on 28 February 2022. Produced by: Shazana Mokhtar Presented by: Shazana Mokhtar, Khoo Hsu Chuang The Malaysian government's latest statement on the...

Malaysia’s capital city is a place of contrasts and diversity: soaring skyscrapers alongside ramshackle tin dwellings, cold monsoon rains just weeks before muggy heat....

40 years on, we can learn about sustainability, Society 5.0 and aging society from childhood friend THIS year marks the 40th anniversary of the Look...

Calvin Cheng was quoted in Nikkei Asia.  by P Prem Kumar and CK Tan, 15 February 2022  KUALA LUMPUR/SHANGHAI -- When engineers and mechanics at Malaysia's largest car...

Calvin Cheng was interviewed by BFM89.9 on 7 February 2022. Produced by: Evening Edition Presented by: Lee Chwi Lynn, Sharmilla Ganesan The Malaysian Trades Union Congress has urged...

This guest lecture is part of the Global Business Strategy course in the Arshad Ayub Graduate Business School at Universiti Teknologi MARA Shah Alam Presentation by: Calvin Cheng Date: 29...

Yanitha Meena was interviewed by NewsX on 01 Feb 2022. Yaneetha Meena discusses India’s newly announced Union Budget, its implications for Malaysia, the potential reset...

Harris Zainul was interviewed by R.AGE on 07 February 2022. Harris Zainul recently shared his thoughts on the consequences of misinformation during a pandemic, what can...

Climate change demands better planning, bigger budgets to address flooding, pandemic   THE Lunar New Year two years ago took place in what feels like a...

Publication: National Bureau of Asian Research (NBR)’s Asia Policy journal This article explores the wide-randing macroeconomic and socioeconomic impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic since its arrival...

New Delhi’s climate-crisis initiative could help region where natural disasters becoming more frequent, vicious. ON 28 January 1992, India became Asean’s sectoral dialogue partner and...

Angeline Tan was quoted by Sin Chew Daily China’s “peaceful development” has led to its astonishing economic growth. In recent years, this has led the...

Sofea Azahar was quoted by Channel News Asia. Small and medium enterprises in Malaysia have been hard hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. One important lesson...

The reintroduction of local elections in Malaysia has again been in the spotlight. Nevertheless, regardless of its merits and demerits, the right to vote...

Thomas Daniel was quoted on Radio Free Asia. China’s sweeping claims in the South China Sea are disputed by other regional countries. by Radio Free Asia...

Thomas Daniel was quoted on Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism As tension increases in the South China Sea and the drafting of the Asean-China Code of...

by Aminah Farid / The Malaysian Insight / 24 December 2021 THE poor quality of technical and vocational education and training (TVET) instructors is adversely affecting...

by Aminah Farid / The Malaysian Insight / 24 December 2021 KUALITI tenaga pengajar Pendidikan dan Latihan Teknikal dan Vokasional (TVET) perlu dipertingkat untuk melahirkan lebih...

Consider This with Sharaad Kuttan & Melisa Idris – 21 December 2021 US Secretary of State Antony Blinken last week embarked on his first visit to...

Chief executive Herizal Hazri was on RTM’s Bicara Naratif to discuss Malaysia’s foreign policy posture in a post-pandemic world. https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=3&v=yARadFHs6JQ&feature=emb_title This interview first aired on 20...

Produced by: Arleen Webber Presented by: Wong Shou Ning, Shazana Mokhtar, Philip See Thomas Daniel, Senior Fellow in the Foreign Policy and Security Studies Programme, ISIS...

Foreign policy response to region needs fresh impetus given geopolitical events IN 2022, Malaysia will celebrate 65 years of bilateral relations with India, Pakistan and...

As the Asia-Pacific evolves to deal with changing dynamics, more multi- and mini-lateral groupings are created alongside them. Southeast Asia is watching the development warily,...

Angeline Tan was interviewed by Astro Awani on 4 December 2021 Apakah cabaran dan peluang baharu hubungan ASEAN-China melangkaui 30 tahun sebagai rakan dialog rantau...

Dr Larry Wong was quoted by The Malaysian Insight by Raevathi Supramaniam - 3 December 2021 SUSTAINABLE solutions to the problem of high food prices lie in holistic policies...

Tashny Sukumaran was quoted by Benar news by Hadi Azmi, 1 December 2021 Malaysia will be legally obligated to prevent all forms of forced labor and sanction violators once...

India’s self-reliant campaign or Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyaan will change the face of Malaysia-India trade relations. With New Delhi recently approving the US$1.4 billion (RM5.8 billion) National Mission on Edible Oils-Oil Palm (NMEO-OP) to become self-reliant in edible oil production, Malaysia would be hit hard, considering that India is one of the largest importers of Malaysian palm oil. This is an opportunity for Putrajaya to revisit the current trade, investment and business relationship with New Delhi to ensure that ties remain resilient.

Harris Zainul was interviewed by BFM89.9 on 22 November 2021. Produced by: Adeline Choong, Tasha Fusil, Raihanna Azwar, Chin Kar Marn Presented by: Lee Chwi Lynn, Sharmilla...

Sexual harassment, policing women’s bodies ‘normalised’ in Malaysian society, which is why we must change mindsets. AFTER revelations that schools were still carrying out period...

Thomas Daniel was interviewed by Astro Awani on 15 November 2021 Bagi mengupas lebih lanjut mengenai arah hubungan Amerika Syarikat-China sempena pertemuan secara maya antara...

Herizal Hazri was quoted in South China Morning Post. Observers call for greater efforts to agree on a code of conduct for the disputed waters,...

Preparing Future Workforce for Post-Pandemic Recovery Building TVET Capabilities in Malaysia Presentation by: Sofea Azahar Date: November 2021 Presented at: 2021 Research Institute Network (RIN) Online Workshop Series...

Angeline Tan was interviewed by BFM89.9 on 9 November 2021 Produced by: Philip See Presented by: Shazana Mokhtar, Wong Shou Ning, Philip See Angeline Tan, Researcher in...

Regional grouping sheds ‘non-interference’ in Myanmar case but that’s only the first step By Yanitha Meena Louis  and Muhammad Sinatra   THE 38th  and 39th  Asean Summit...

Regional grouping sheds ‘non-interference’ in Myanmar case but that’s only the first step By Yanitha Meena Louis  and Muhammad Sinatra   THE 38th  and 39th  Asean Summit...

Malaysia should not wait for problems to spill over before engaging South Asia on ‘ground reality’ THE formation of the Taliban government raises important questions...

by Yohendran Nadar Arulthevan The past couple of years have definitely been a mixed bag for the youth in Malaysia. The success of UNDI18’s campaign to lower the minimum...

Since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, businesses all over the nation have had to weather the economic impactsof social distancing and lockdown measures....

IF there is one lesson to be learnt from the Covid-19 pandemic, it is that adoption of digital technologies is no longer optional for...

Grouping needs to find long-term solution to Myanmar crisis if it doesn’t want to lose ‘central’ role in regional affairs.  IT is a decision as...

Thomas Daniel was quoted in Benar News. Article by Shailaja Neelakantan, 14 October 2021 Southeast Asian foreign ministers will hold an emergency meeting Friday to discuss barring the...

As geopolitical tensions rise alongside US-China rivalry, Malaysia must reassert its importance in region.  THE United States has long been criticised for neglecting Southeast Asia...

Harris Zainul was quoted by Bernama By Rosmalis Anuar – 11 October 2021 KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11  -- Malaysia has presented its candidature for the United Nations Human Rights Council...

Thomas Daniel was quoted in South China Morning Post. Although Malaysia has pursued a cautious foreign policy towards China, it recently ticked off the...

Calvin Cheng was interviewed by BFM89.9 on 6 October 2021. Produced by: Arleen Webber Presented by: Wong Shou Ning, Philip See, Shazana Mokhtar Is raising the average household...

Calvin Cheng was quoted in Malay Mail.  by Keertan Ayamany, 1 October 2021  KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 — Experts polled by Malay Mail have argued that...

This article first appeared in Forum, The Edge Malaysia Weekly, on July 26, 2021 - August 01, 2021. by Tashny Sukumaran and Shahriman Lockman If 1978 was...

Tengku Nur Qistina was interviewed by BFM89.9 on 29 September 2021. Produced by: Dashran Yohan Presented by: Dahsran Yohan On the 27th of September, Prime Minister Datuk...

Thomas Daniel was quoted in Radio Free Asia article on 29 September 2021. The Da Yang Hao, is now operating in an area that runs through the...

Executive summary China’s new development paradigm, dubbed the “Dual Circulation Strategy”, will impact on the direction of Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) projects. Shifting away...

Senior analyst Calvin Cheng and senior researcher Tengku Nur Qistina were on air to discuss youth perspectives and agency in Malaysia's recovery efforts, ahead of the...

  Senior analyst Calvin Cheng and senior researcher Tengku Nur Qistina were on air to discuss youth perspectives and agency in Malaysia's recovery efforts, ahead of the...

Chief executive Herizal Hazri was on air to discuss the impact of the 12th Malaysia Plan, as well as key takeaways with Buletin TV3’s Mior Abdul Malik Rayyani on 27 Sept 2021. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7uM3Lup3y4w This interview...

As Malaysia eyes post-pandemic recovery, policymakers must find ways to help us withstand future shocks. by Yohendran Nadar Arulthevan MALAYSIA’S high vaccination rates and protracted lockdowns have resulted in a...

Calvin Cheng was quoted in Malay Mail.  by Keertan Ayamany, 15 September 2021  KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 15 — Like most other countries, Malaysia has gone through...

Calvin Cheng was quoted in the Malaysian Insight.  by Raevathi Supramaniam, 16 September 2021 PUTRAJAYA is likely to announce an expansionary budget for 2022 as the country...

Thomas Daniel was interviewed in Malaysia Now on 18 September 2021. by Ahmad Mustakim Zulkifli There may be some “residual uneasiness” in Malaysia following the announcement of...

Tengku Nur Qistina was interviewed by BFM89.9 on 17 September 2021. Produced by: Shazana Mokhtar Presented by: Wong Shou Ning, Philip See Malaysia has long championed for...

Calvin Cheng was quoted in Het Financieele Dagblad (FD). by Ate Hoekstra, 9 September 2021  Southeast Asia has been prospering economically for the past two decades. But the tide...

Terence Too, interviewed by Jotham Lim AFTER Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin’s resignation as Malaysia’s eighth prime minister, a Change.org petition was created to protest against...

AT the start of his second stint as foreign minister, Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah spoke about the push for a more open and consultative approach...

Angeline Tan was interviewed by BFM89.9 on 3 September 2021. Produced by: Shazana Mokhtar Presented by: Wong Shou Ning, Philip See Angeline Tan, researcher for ISIS Malaysia, helps us...

FOR a short time in June, the United States gave us a peek into what life was like and what to expect post-Covid-19. Dubbed...

Thomas Daniel was quoted in a recent commentary published in The National (UAE) which focused on the coverage of long-term effects of America's withdrawal...

Malaysia has beaten the odds of race, language, religion dividing us and this is what we have to celebrate in a pandemic year.  IT is...