China reaffirms peaceful development amid heightened global volatility
BEIJING (Xinhua): China's annual "two sessions" have drawn elevated global attention this year, as lawmakers prepare not only to set the agenda for the coming year but also to approve a plan that could shape the country's trajectory through the end of the decade.
China's top legislature supports reform, development through quality legislation
BEIJING (Xinhua): The Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (NPC), China's top legislature, served and supported reform and development through high-quality legislation in the past year, according to a report.
The Iran War paradox: How Washington's escalation is strengthening Tehran
EVERY war has a visible front line and an invisible one. The visible front in this conflict spans the skies of the Middle East, where successive waves of Iranian drones and missiles currently test the air defences of a US-Israeli coalition that expected a quick, surgical victory.
Explainer: What is driving China's rapid rise in robots?
BEIJING: When dozens of humanoid robots leapt, flipped and sprinted across the stage of China's 2026 Spring Festival Gala, the reaction was instant. Clips of the synchronized martial-arts performance went viral, dazzling audiences with feats that looked closer to science fiction than factory automation.
Xi Story: Shaping prosperity by addressing everyday concerns
BEIJING: When China's annual "two sessions" convene in Beijing each spring, the discussions of national lawmakers and political advisors extend well beyond macroeconomic targets and national blueprints.
Financial sovereignty: Who designs the platforms rules the future
The global economic order largely has already undergone a silent but profound transformation that most policymakers in Malaysia and across the Global South have yet to fully grasp.
Malaysia urged to issue extradition request for Israeli President Isaac Herzog
In an unprecedented escalation, lawyers in Australia and Malaysia have collaborated to formally call upon the Malaysian Government to issue an extradition request for Israeli President Isaac Herzog, based on the principle of universal jurisdiction for genocide and crimes against humanity.
Grassroots development can succeed with better collab between BAM and states
Zafrul, who has emphasised the importance of grassroots development in the country, has walked the talk with his swift action.
AI revolutionising workplace safety: Progress and future pathways
ARTIFICIAL intelligence (AI) is no longer a distant concept confined to tech labs as it is steadily reshaping how we work, live, and importantly, how we stay safe at work.
Brain circulation or brain drain: Malaysia needs better metrics
In recent months, the language around Malaysia's talent outflows has shifted.
Why comparing Malaysian Chinese to Palestinians is misguided
WHEN press conferences are held, reporters will field all kinds of questions, ranging from the pertinent to the off-topic, and from questions to opinions.
University Malaya leading development of affordable diagnostics and therapeutics for Malaysia and Asean
NEARLY half of the world's population still lacks access to even basic diagnostic tests. Currently, diagnostics account for only a tiny fraction of global health spending despite their central role in clinical decision-making. At the same time, the World Health Organization now treats access to medicines and health products as a core pillar of universal health coverage. This underscores that without affordable solutions, the wider population will never benefit from most medical innovations.

