British-Tunisian writer and Middle East politics expert Soumaya Ghannoushi discusses Israel’s struggle to cope with the catastrophic failure of its 15-month war on Gaza in the aftermath of the...

Dec 29, 2024 · The economy shows some signs of recovery: the ringgit has strengthened, and investors are returning. Yet, serious concerns remain. The government has to be wary of what kind of economic activities it is encouraging and their ecological impact.

Dec 2, 2024 · On 24 November, Anwar Ibrahim completed two years as Prime Minister. In December 2022, I had argued that no one was better suited than Anwar to rejuvenate a floundering Malaysia. As the country navigates a continuously evolving landscape, I am encouraged by Anwar’s commitment and vision in steering the country in a positive direction.

1 day ago · We, the undersigned organisations and individuals, condemn the recent seizure of Malaysiakini’s laptop and the authorities’ demand for access to the media organisation’s content management system (CMS). Malaysiakini has been informed that failure to comply would constitute an offence. This can be seen as an act of coercion that raises serious questions about media freedom […]

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Jun 26, 2024 · Anwar’s 19 months in office have been notable for some bold, even brash, announcements. But genuine action to bring about much-needed rationalisation and reforms has been less tangible.

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Oct 12, 2024 · Even first world countries still struggle to eradicate extreme poverty. For example, research published by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation found that six million people in the UK were in “very deep poverty” in 2021-22. This especially affected children, pensioners and …

Dec 26, 2024 · As we wrap up 2024 and set resolutions for year ahead, Astro Awani explores Malaysia’s state of freedom of expression this year: are we moving forward? Melisa Idris speaks with Nalini Elumalai, senior Malaysia programme officer at Article 19, an NGO dedicated to freedom of expression, and Center for Independent …

Dec 4, 2024 · Imperceptibly but undoubtedly, Malaysia’s metamorphosis is underway. In the first part of this article, I explored the tangible outcomes and significant strides made in four cardinal areas of Anwar’s administration: good governance, poverty alleviation, economic revitalisation and progressive Islamic democracy.. There are, however, potential blind spots that warrant closer scrutiny and a ...