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Analysis: Malaysia's Proposed Social Media Licensing Sparks Controversy and Concern

Critics fear that without transparent guidelines, the social media licensing regime could inadvertently discourage innovation and investment in Malaysia's digital ecosystem. But it would also contain the online venom

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The Impact of Fed's Rate Cut on Asian Currencies: A Strategic Perspective

As the Fed prepares to deploy its rate-cutting measures, Asian currencies find themselves at a pivotal juncture. While opportunities are abundant, vigilance is paramount.

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China Slams Japan's Export Controls on Chipmaking Equipment as Violation of Free Trade

This decision was perceived as a response to the United States' actions in limiting chip exports to China, with the objective of impeding China's acquisition of crucial military technology.

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Russian Connection: High-tech Shipment For Mauritius

The equipment will be in place for the elections and should be up and running three months before the GE and will partially help drive the narrative prior to the G Elections

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Mauritius: From Israelis to Russians Ahead of Next General Elections?

It appears that La Cuisine is getting the latest technology for that matter with the launch of a Russian satellite over the Indian Ocean.

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Japan in turmoil: How two Attacks on Political Leaders Shook Everyone

These incidents have shocked the nation and the world, raising questions about the security of Japan's democracy, the motives of the attackers, and the impact of these events on Japan's domestic and foreign policy.

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What's Up With Trump's World War 3 Message?

Biden has not made any direct statement on Trump’s comments about World War III. However, he has criticized Trump for his foreign policy failures and his alleged corruption

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Global Concerns With Israel Cornered On Violence Against Palestinians

Indonesian MP Fadli Zon, who is also the vice president of the Parliamentarians for AlQuds League, also condemned the Israeli forces attack against Palestinians in the Al-Aqsa mosque and called for international solidarity to protect the holy site.

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EM Market To See Stronger Earnings Growth But Leverage Weakening

The earnings growth of Asia-Pacific emerging market (EM) companies is set to outperform that of developed market (DM) companies. But ongoing political tensions and uncertain economic conditions will present risks to recovery, according to a new report by Moody’s Investors Service. “On aggregate, the EBITDA of Moody’s-rated EM

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Rest in Peace “Jimmy”  Kyaw Min Yu

By George Katsiaficas On July 23, 2022, the military in Myanmar secretly executed four leaders of the country’s freedom movement. The martyrs’ families, like the men themselves, were not given advance notice. Final goodbyes were never said. Only after the dictatorship publicly announced the hangings two days later, on

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Maneesh Gobin The Accidental PM?

A trip to India that was a swift trip and the result could be massive for the MSM in power and for both Maneesh Gobin and PM Pravind Jugnauth. Last week in a report we said there might be a cabinet reshuffle on the cards and a new post of

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Will Mauritius Reshuffle Its Cabinet?

The MSM, with its back against the wall and opponents pounding incessantly on the Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth for the breach in national security with the cyber espionage episode, is trying to fight back. One of the means it is devising to save the party and to remain in power

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Higher-ups Are Rallying Behind The Prince

As stated in our previous post on the political situation in Mauritius, there is turmoil in the local political scene. We believe that in the last week, the mood and narrative in the tiny republic have shifted and some people have lost control on a number of issues. First, the

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Sunak Quitting Has Put Johnson In Even More Trouble

The embattled British PM Boris Johnson is in even more trouble after chancellor Rishi Sunak and health secretary Sajid Javid dramatically resigned from the UK prime minister’s cabinet yesterday. The double shock did not immediately shake Johnson who appointed education secretary Nadhim Zahawi his new chancellor, showing that it

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Trump's Big Triumph Over The Master Impeacher Tom Rice

In South Carolina’s 7th Congressional District, State Rep. Russell Fry defeated Rep. Tom Rice (R-S.C.), one of President Donald Trump’s impeachers. Rice was one of ten Republican House members who voted to impeach Trump for allegedly inciting the January 6, 2021 Capitol breach. “The biggest News of

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This is why sanctions on Russia will have little impact

Washington, D.C. (AP) — Sanctions have historically been employed by the United States as a political and military tool to punish opponents and foes. It can sometimes have the desired effect of causing economic turmoil in the target country. However, at times, these punishments demonstrate the pitiless mentality of the

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Malaysia on the latest political developments in Sudan

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is closely monitoring developments in Sudan, following the latest reports of a military takeover, a media release from Wisma Putra says. According to the Embassy of Malaysia in Khartoum, there are 42 Malaysians, including 27 students registered with the Embassy, and they are safe. The

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Covid and Politics in France

French citizen’s distrust, not only towards the executive, or the political class, but directed at the Government as a whole, is on the rise. A phenomenon that was already visible through the Yellow Vests movement, and that is now being reinforced by the handling of the COVID crisis, only

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What is the problem with Mauritius?

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What Are the Lessons Learned From the Pakatan Harapan Collapse a Year Ago?

Lesson number one Malaysians learned since the turbulent end of February 2020: There are no friends in politics, and you should not trust your partners in a coalition. Lesson number two. There are no enemies in politics because the enemies of yesterday are the friends of today. Former PM Tun

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Can Kobita's Soft Power Really Save Mauritius?

Can Kobita Jugnauth’s use of soft power really save the people of Mauritius from her husband’s castle in the air?   The more so, can she, the wife of the Prime Minister delude herself from the Movement Socialist Militant’s pipe dream?   Either she is living in a dream-land

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It's a political ploy critics say on emergency

Malaysia’s king declared a nationwide state of emergency in Malaysia on Tuesday to fight a coronavirus surge that is overwhelming hospitals. But critics say it allows an unstable government to cling to power. They say the Parliament suspension means there can’t be a vote of no confidence against

Is the budget Anwar's and PH political suicide?

Is the budget the political suicide of Anwar Ibrahim and of the Pakatan Harapan? It appears to be the case after the backstabbing from Pejuang and Amanah. On the other hand, it is now clear who are the MPs in the Pakatan who are close to Dr Mahathir Mohamad! Their

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Is the PAS-UMNO heading for a divorce?

The PAS is fighting for hard to keep the government it helped broker in power, but Umno is thinking otherwise. This is threatening the Muafakat Nasional, the alliance between the PAS and the Umno. Reports suggest the PAS is now more interested in the PN where it sees more rewards,

Here are the guidelines for the PH to form a new government

Anwar Ibrahim began the move to form a new government with the approval of the PH Presidential Council. This was done in March after the formation of the backdoor PN government. But at that time, Anwar did not get the majority of MPs on his side. There were a lot