ARTIFICIAL Intelligence (AI) propels modern technology, reshaping industries and national strategies alike.

IT'S not exactly the best start, but there is still time for Pete Hegseth, President Donald Trump's choice for Defence Secretary, to learn and catch up.

BUILDING upon the vision outlined in my previous editorial Active neutrality in the pursuit of AI innovation, Malaysia has the potential and unique opportune moment to establish itself as a global leader in artificial intelligence (AI) and climate innovation.

AS THE Asean chair this year, Malaysia faces a critical opportunity –not only to guide regional diplomacy but to establish itself as a global leader in reshaping and decolonising global health.

HELD up by conflicting schedules and a general election which saw the Labour party, having hibernated in their winter of discontent for 15 years, finally returning to power with an overwhelming majority, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's working visit to London couldn't have been longer in the making.

AS the United States, under President Donald Trump, assumes office on Monday, Malaysia stands at a pivotal juncture in its geopolitical and economic trajectory.

The political rift leading up to the former Indonesian president’s dismissal from his own party was years in the making.

THE Covid-19 pandemic and an increasingly volatile global environment have highlighted supply-chain vulnerabilities that could jeopardize Asean’s economic outlook. To reduce these risks, the group, under Malaysia’s chairmanship next year, must diversify its supply sources, invest in infrastructure, and adopt digital solutions.

President-elect Donald Trump recently announced plans to impose a 100% tariff on imports from BRICS nations—Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa—as well as their new members and partners, if they attempt to create or support a new currency designed to challenge the US dollar’s dominance.

IN RECENT years, Malaysian youth education has faced an imbalance between quality and quantity.

CRITICISM of the government’s decision to welcome 121 Palestinians, 41 of them injured, is surprising given that Malaysia has a proud history of humanitarian support for refugees and persecuted individuals.

The intricate dance of unfolding geopolitical events and intricate international relations often reveals hidden harmonies and Malaysia’s rhythm might resonate better than we think with this global symphony.