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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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    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 min

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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 min

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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 min

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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 min

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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 min

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    Ensuring the Robustness of Malaysia's Freedom of Information Bill

    Parliament is set to debate Malaysia’s long-awaited Freedom of Information Bill, a federal level framework guaranteeing public access to government-held data. Wathshlah Naidu, Executive Director of the Centre for Independent Journalism, speaks about what she thinks MPs need to understand before the vote as well as the gaps in the draft legislation in its current form.Image Credit: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    11 min

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    Europe's Heatwave Is Becoming an Economic Crisis

    Extreme heat is no longer just an environmental challenge. It is becoming a growing economic risk across Europe. New research suggests repeated heatwaves could shave up to 7% off GDP in the continent's most exposed economies by the end of the decade, as productivity falls, healthcare costs rise, and governments face mounting fiscal pressures. Is Europe adapting quickly enough, or is climate change becoming one of its biggest economic vulnerabilities?Image Credit: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    10 min

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    Sky High Potential from Low-Altitude Economy

    Malaysia is set to unveil its Low Altitude Economy Blueprint by the end of the year, marking a major step towards developing a new industry projected to be worth RM30 billion ringgit by 2030. But what will it take to safely integrate drones and other low-altitude aircraft into increasingly busy skies? For a better understanding, we speak with Dato' Captain Norazman Mahmud, CEO of the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM). Image Credit: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    14 min
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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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    2019 - 2026
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