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Singapore Featured

Singapore Named in Controversial UN Report on F-35 Parts Supply to Israel Amid Gaza Conflict

A United Nations report identifies Singapore among 19 states supplying F-35 fighter jet parts used by Israel in Gaza, highlighting complex global arms supply chains and raising questions on accountability in conflict zones.

currency Featured

Amerika Syarikat ‘Mengintip’ Urus Niaga Mata Wang Malaysia: Apakah Maksudnya Untuk Rakyat?

Bank Negara Malaysia kini berkongsi data urus niaga mata wang dengan Perbendaharaan AS secara sulit. Perjanjian ketelusan ini mengawal campur tangan FX BNM bagi mengelak label "pemain mata wang" dan sekatan perdagangan AS.

asean

ASEAN Revitalizes RCEP as Cornerstone of Economic Sovereignty Amid Global Trade Tensions

The 2025 ASEAN Summit has revitalized RCEP as a strategic trade shield against global protectionism. Leaders institutionalized the world's largest trade bloc while navigating US-China tensions, advancing implementation and establishing frameworks for future expansion.

trade deal

US-Malaysia Trade Deal: A Strategic Win for Washington with Asymmetric Terms

Our analysis of the new US-Malaysia trade pact reveals a lopsided agreement. Malaysia makes sweeping concessions on market access, digital rules & critical minerals, while the US offers minimal, pre-existing tariff terms. A deep dive into the strategic implications.

Politcs Featured

Kedaulatan Terhakis? Ahli Parlimen Pasir Gudang Pertikai Perjanjian LNG Malaysia-AS

Ahli Parlimen Pasir Gudang, YB Hassan Abdul Karim, meluahkan kebimbangan mendalam mengenai perjanjian LNG antara PETRONAS dan Amerika Syarikat. Beliau mengecam syarat pembelian LNG bernilai 3.4 bilion USD setahun sebagai 'pemunggahan harta negara' dan menggadaikan kedaulatan ekonomi Malaysia.

Geopolitics

SpaceX Disables 2,500 Starlink Terminals in Myanmar Crackdown on Border Scam Networks

SpaceX disabled over 2,500 Starlink terminals used by criminal syndicates operating scam centers along Myanmar's border with Thailand. The company's proactive measure disrupted large-scale cyber fraud operations that relied on satellite internet.

trade

Perjanjian AS-Malaysia: Kemenangan Strategik Washington dengan Kos Kedaulatan untuk Kuala Lumpur

Analisis mendedahkan Malaysia membuat konsesi besar dalam perjanjian dagang dengan AS: melonggarkan piawaian kawal selia, melepaskan cukai digital, dan mengunci eksport mineral kritikal. Kami kaji pertukaran kedaulatan untuk manfaat perkongsian strategik.

trade Featured

New US-Malaysia Pact Secures Strategic Wins for Washington at a Cost to Kuala Lumpur

Analysis reveals Malaysia's US trade deal demands major concessions: easing regulatory standards, forfeiting digital taxes, and locking in critical mineral exports. We examine the sovereignty trade-offs for perceived strategic partnership benefits.

Education

Navigating Alcohol Consumption in Malaysian Schools: Ministry of Education's Stance Amid Cultural Sensitivities

Malaysia’s Ministry of Education maintains strict prohibitions on alcohol in school compounds as per SOPs, emphasizing student safety and discipline. Despite cultural arguments, no exemptions exist, with the ministry upholding firm regulations and leaving recent controversies for investigation.

Economy

World Bank Backs Malaysia’s BUDI95 Subsidy Reform but Urges Caution Amid Growing Debt

Malaysia’s BUDI95 fuel subsidy reform targets Malaysian citizens with a monthly quota of 300 liters at a subsidized price of RM1.99 per liter, expected to save RM2.5 billion to RM4 billion annually. It excludes non-citizens and companies, ensuring subsidies reach intended recipients effectively.

malaysian immigration Featured

Cadangan Radikal: Tubuh Agensi Khas ICE Malaysia Tangani 480,000 'Baki Belum Keluar'

Penubuhan agensi khas mirip ICE Amerika untuk menangani isu 480,000 baki pelancong asing yang belum keluar dari Malaysia mungkin salah satu jalan kepada pemusnahan sindiket penyeludupan manusia sebagai solusi radikal berbanding pendekatan sedia ada. Baca analisis mendalam mengenai strategi baru ini.

Hollywood Featured

Hollywood's Spending Shift: California Tops Slowing Production Pipeline as New Jersey, Mexico Surge

An exclusive analysis of first-half 2025 data reveals a stark downturn in production spending across major hubs like New York and Georgia, while New Jersey's tax incentives fuel a dramatic boom. Explore the shifting landscape of film and episodic television.

Singapore Featured

Singapore's Aging Crisis: A Demographic Outlier in Youthful Southeast Asia

Singapore's elderly population has surged to 20.7%, making it ASEAN's oldest society. With fertility at 0.97 and shrinking workforce support, explore how this silver tsunami compares to younger neighbors like Philippines and Malaysia.

Economy

Gig Economy Regulation: Singapore's Protectionism vs Malaysia's Worker Rights in New Laws

Singapore bans foreign freelancers in creative sectors while Malaysia's Gig Workers Act 2025 establishes groundbreaking rights. Explore how these divergent approaches impact local talent and platform workers across Southeast Asia.

climate change

Indonesia's Leading Climate Tech Startups Driving Peatland Restoration and Carbon Finance in 2025

Indonesia’s climate tech startups like CarbonEthics and Fairatmos are spearheading peatland restoration and carbon finance, offering innovative solutions to support the nation’s net-zero goals and environmental sustainability in 2025.

digital finance

Bank Negara Malaysia Charts a Balanced Path in Blockchain and Digital Asset Innovation

Bank Negara Malaysia launches the Digital Asset Innovation Hub to explore blockchain applications such as tokenization and programmable payments, while maintaining strict oversight on cryptocurrencies to safeguard financial stability.

technology

Malaysia’s Data Center Cooling Revolution: Liquid and Sustainable Technologies Leading Growth in 2025

Malaysia’s booming data center sector embraces advanced liquid cooling and wastewater reuse technologies, addressing energy and water challenges while supporting AI and cloud growth, positioning Johor and Cyberjaya as pivotal hubs in the nation’s digital infrastructure.

Asean Politics Featured

PAS-Singapore Dispute: The Asymmetrical Politics of Cross-Border Commentary

Examining the PAS-Singapore diplomatic spat reveals an asymmetry in cross-border commentary. While Singapore reacts strongly to remarks on its racial harmony, it has commented on Malaysia's politics through diplomatic channels. Analysis inside.

Politics Featured

US Army Vet Blows Whistle on Gaza Aid Operation

Retired Lt. Col. Tony Aguilar, a 25-year Green Beret, reveals a broken US-funded aid system in Gaza. He testifies to violent crowd control, preventable deaths, and a mission he calls "not in line with American values," alleging US taxpayer complicity.

Elite Politics Featured

Britain's Secret Rubber War: The Dark Truth of the Malayan Emergency

Newly uncovered documents by Declassified UK reveal the Malayan Emergency was a brutal war for rubber, not a Cold War triumph. We examine the economic motives and human cost buried in Britain's colonial past.

Politics Featured

Whistleblower Reveals How U.S. Tax Dollars Funneled Through Private Contractors Enabled Gaza Aid Chaos

A Green Beret whistleblower reveals how US-funded aid in Gaza was executed by private contractors like UG Solutions. He alleges a lack of oversight led to negligence and violence, questioning if outsourcing humanitarian work to corporate entities failed civilians.

Economy

Budi Madani RON95 (BUDI95): Analisis 5 Kelemahan Utama Menurut Kritikan

Program BUDI95 menawarkan RON95 RM1.99/liter, tetapi ia dikritik atas lima kelemahan termasuk penjimatan fiskal diragui, agihan subsidi tidak adil, dan isu pelaksanaan.

Business Featured

Astro’s Earnings Decline in 2025 Amid Market Pressures: What’s Next?

Astro Malaysia Holdings 2025 reported declining revenue and net profit amid challenging market conditions. Despite setbacks, strategic transformations aim to stabilize growth and sustain Astro as Malaysia's leading entertainment provider.

Economy

Had Siling Subsidi RON95: Langkah Yang Diperlukan Atau Bebanan Baru?

Had siling 300 liter subsidi RON95 dilihat perlu untuk kawal ketirisan, namun menimbulkan kekhuatiran peningkatan kos hidup dan ketidakadilan kepada sesetengah pengguna. Pelaksanaan perlu pendekatan telus dan sokongan bagi memastikan keberkesanan dan penerimaan rakyat.

Tourism Featured

Kritikan Terhadap MOTAC Atas Kerjasama Promosi Tahun Melawat Malaysia 2026 Dengan Starbucks

Kerjasama MOTAC bersama Starbucks dalam kempen Tahun Melawat Malaysia 2026 mendapat kritikan pabila rakyat Malaysia sedang menjalankan boikot terhadap Starbucks akibat solidariti Palestin, mendorong cadangan sokongan kepada jenama kopi tempatan yang semakin berkembang.