Rethinking Malaysia's tech park model: The case for an innovation district
TECHNOLOGY parks, once a widely adopted policy tool to bridge academia and industry for innovation and commercialisation, are becoming increasingly outdated.
Women’s participation in politics vital for a more inclusive, equitable society
TERENGGANU has long struggled with a lack of female representation in its state legislature. For 44 years, from 1974 to 2018, there was no female state legislator.
Let's look for the good in each other
MALAYSIA is a beautiful land with plenty of potential. It is a wonderful and vibrant example of diversity and progress.
Forced into accepting bribes
These claims surrounding civil servants are deeply troubling as they raise questions about the integrity of the public sector and the effectiveness of anti-corruption measures.
Lim Kit Siang: A visionary ahead of the times
One of the first things I did when I became a Member of Parliament in 2013 was to read Lim Kit Siang's book "Time Bombs in Malaysia: Problems of Nation-building in Malaysia".
Suffering in silence: Confronting sexual assault on men
THE recent case of a university lecturer charged with sexually assaulting two male students highlights the rising cases of sexual assault in Malaysia, including against males. Sexual assault does not discriminate.
Trump’s call and the Yalta legacy: Russia’s strategic patience in a multipolar world
ALTHOUGH recently the spotlight fell on US President Donald Trump's dramatic and somewhat contradictory call for a negotiated end to what he terms "the Russia-Ukraine War", the West has long sought to frame the narrative that Russia is desperate for "negotiations".
Malaysia’s data centre boom: Seizing opportunities, powering a sustainable future
Malaysia is on the cusp of a data centre revolution. The global demand for data storage—projected to grow from 10.1 zettabytes (ZB) in 2023 to 21ZB by 2027 (IDC, 2023, as cited in JLL, 2024)—presents both a challenge and a golden opportunity. Major cloud providers are investing billions in Malaysia, signalling confidence in its potential as a regional hub for digital infrastructure.
Time to UN-Seat U.S. on the UN Security Council
In recent months, the United States has made a habit of exiting international organisations, from the World Health Organization (WHO) to the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC).
Talk abound of rift between Bersatu top two
PETALING JAYA: During this year’s Chinese New Year celebrations, the absence of Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin and Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin from attending open houses and events together has fueled speculation of a growing rift between the Bersatu president and his deputy.
More support, less prejudice
Let’s give Malaysia the backing it deserves as it navigates the Asean chairmanship.
Rising above Trump tariffs: How a resilient global economy outlasts US protectionism
AS US tariff threats dominate headlines and markets reel, concerns mount from Washington to Kuala Lumpur.