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Is Pax Americana over?

A trust deficit could be a much bigger problem for America than a trade deficit.

On The Beat

Facing the disorder in Trump’s order

Donald Trump's tariffs have shaken the world and, although there is a 90-day pause for now, Malaysia – and Asean – has work to do to weather the storm ahead.

It's Just Politics

Supporting the new norm of a marriage of convenience

Since the General Election in 2022, non-Malay voters have become strategically more accepting of Umno, says this analyst.

The Star Says

Teach digital ethics with digital literacy

WHAT do we do with a 16-year-old teen who used AI-assisted deepfake technology to allegedly generate lewd pictures of his classmates that he sold online?

At Full Swing

Yu better believe it ­­– Kevin’s finally living his dream at Augusta

GOLFER Kevin Yu recalls setting his alarm clock at around midnight for four days every April to watch the Masters Tournament live on TV.

Citycism

Kuala Lumpur is drowning, and selfishness to blame

Blatant disregard for regulations, using drainage system as convenient shortcut, all at the expense of public safety.

On Your Side

Cherry blossoms and changing times

On my recent trip to Japan last week, I finally got a chance to witness firsthand the famed cherry blossom season.

Along The Watchtower

Tough tackle against Trump’s tariffs

With 11% of Malaysia's trade involving the United States, we need to tread carefully in negotiating fairer terms.

Making Progress

Trump’s tariffs: A bold gambit with uncertain payoffs

On April 2, 2025, United States president Donald Trump unleashed his "Liberation Day" tariffs, a sweeping policy hitting all US imports with a 10 percent baseline tariff, plus "reciprocal" rates aimed at countries he accuses of taking advantage of America's trade openness.

Comment

Flavourful taste of a fruitful China-Malaysia bond

During His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia's state visit to China in September 2024, Malaysia showcased two premium durian varieties - Musang King and Black Thorn - to Chinese consumers.

An American's View Of His Malaysia

An American rediscovers his Malaysia

AS the 2024 winter gave way to the milder chills of spring, I got a call from a news channel outside Malaysia that regularly covers the country.

A Winning Factor

From commanding to crumbling – is Liverpool’s lead under threat?

A FEW weeks ago, I predicted the title race was far from over—and both Everton and Fulham would play key roles in the "Title Run-In."

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