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Opinion and analysis of today’s international and local news that matter to Malaysians. Everything you need to know to start and plan your work.

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    Human Rights: Are We Reaching Our Potential?

    Malaysia continues to stand out in Southeast Asia for its relatively strong income level, with GDP per capita reaching about $11,900 US dollars in 2024.However, the Human Rights Measurement Initiative 2026 report shows a more complicated reality beneath these numbers. While quality of life rights reach 76.8%, and safety from the state scores 6.9 out of 10, empowerment remains much lower at 5.1 out of 10.Should progress be judged mainly by economic strength, or by how far rights and freedoms are protected for ordinary people?Image Credit: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    15 мин.

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    Sharing Economy: Management by Algorithm?

    Malaysia's sharing economy is becoming a major source of employment. But as AI plays a growing role on the platforms used by workers in these fields, questions remain about what workers' rights should look like in this new landscape. We speak to Dr. Rachel Gong, Associate Director of Research at the Khazanah Research Institute, about how workers' rights have evolved, and the gaps that still need to be addressed.Image Credit: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    12 мин.

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    Bright Outlook for Malaysian Tech

    Maybank Investment Bank has upgraded the Malaysian technology sector to Positive from Neutral, betting that strong earnings, surging AI chip demand and rising investment in data centres will drive the next leg of growth. But how durable is this cycle, who stands to benefit, and what risks lie beneath the AI boom? We explore the opportunities and trade-offs with Lucas Sim, Senior Equity Analyst, Maybank Investment Banking Group.Image Credit: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    11 мин.

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    An Inside Look into Venezuela's Quake Aftermath

    Venezuela is reeling after two powerful earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 struck within seconds of each other in the country’s north, leaving more than 2,000 people dead, thousands injured, and over 12,000 displaced. Radamés Jesús Gómez Azuaje, Venzuela's ambassador to Malaysia, gives us the latest on search-and-recovery operations in his country. To support the people of Venezuela, the Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean has launched the Recovery and Reconstruction Fund for Venezuela. Visit caf.com/en/ for more information.Image Credit: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    10 мин.

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    Can Malaysia's SMEs Stay Resilient?

    Malaysia's SMEs are entering the second half of the year in a more challenging operating environment, as rising costs force businesses to prioritise efficiency over expansion. While demand has remained relatively steady, many firms are increasingly looking beyond the domestic market for growth, making exports, financing, and energy management more important than ever. As global uncertainty persists, what will determine whether Malaysian SMEs can remain resilient and competitive? Image Credit: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    11 мин.

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    America at 250 : Democracy, Division & Global Influence

    This Fourth of July, the United States marks 250 years of independence, a milestone that invites both celebration and reflection. Dr Kathryn Robison, a lecturer in American studies at the United States Studies Centre examines what this means for a nation grappling with deep political division and a renewed debate over its global role.Image Credit: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    10 мин.

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    The Sustainability of South Korea’s AI-Fuelled Boom

    South Korea’s exports surged 71% in June, the strongest growth in nearly five decades, driven by a near 200% jump in semiconductor shipments as global AI investment accelerates. Brian Arcese, a portfolio manager at Foord Asset Management, shares his insights into South Korea’s growth outlook, policy risks, and where opportunities still exist in the market.Image Credit: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    12 мин.

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    Seeing Johor's Next Chapter Through

    Johor is accelerating its Economic Transformation Plan, an ambitious roadmap featuring 83 projects across eight key sectors, targeting RM167 billion in investments, RM260 billion in GDP contribution, and over 200,000 new jobs by 2030. Dr Francis Hutchinson Principal Fellow & Coordinator of the Malaysia Studies Programme at the ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute, breaks down that this means.Image Credit: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    14 мин.
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