By: Marques Jeevan Menon Behind every graceful gesture lies concealed power. Behind every silent nod, a sword unsheathed. President Xi Jinping’s visit to Malaysia this week is no routine affair. It is the step of the Hidden Dragon across the bridge of the Crouching Tiger. For those who do not read symbolism, it may appear…
The suggestions offered by Chief Justice Tun Tengku Maimun Binti Tuan Mat recently on reforms in respect of judicial appointments at the 24th Commonwealth Law Conference in Malta are welcomed and are certainly within the area of institutional reforms which the Madani government has made a priority. I note that there has been criticism of…
Arjun Das Interesting developments have begun to take place in the laid back semi urban constituency of Ayer Kuning in Tapah. For the first time ever, two little known Indian parties have teamed up together in support of PSM which has fielded its Perak chairwoman, Bawani KS. The two are Urimai – a protem party…
By: Sailaja Iyer PSM has always been champions of the downtrodden, championing the causes of the most affected but would it be able to capture the 14% Indian voters of Ayer Kuning? That is the question that one needs to ask. While the party does not campaign along 2Rs – race and religion, it was…
It is confirmed that Ayer Kuning by-election would be a three way battle involving BN’s Dr Mohamad Yusri Bakir, 49; PN’s Abd. Muhaimin Malek, 44 and the 40 year old Perak PSM chair Bawani KS. An interesting aspect to watch in this semi urban, Malay majority mixed seat is MIC’s role and how the Indians…
Sukudhew Singh The US reversed its tariffs, opting for a 90-day delay. This flip-flop highlights how the world’s largest economy conducts trade – unpredictably and with immense power. It seems that someone finally made the US president realize the consequences of these tariffs. The 90-day pause appears to be an attempt to spin a policy…
By: Tengku Zafrul Aziz Nothing is certain but uncertainty when it comes to Trump tariffs! The US has implemented yet another shift in their trade policy, pausing higher tariffs for numerous trading partners while simultaneously escalating its trade dispute with China. We welcome this move while acknowledging that this volatility creates significant challenges for ASEAN…
By: Prof. Shah Nor bin Basri At the heart of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s leadership lies a steadfast commitment to transforming Malaysia’s economy—but not in the conventional sense. His economic philosophy, MADANI, is a vision rooted deeply in justice, fairness, and people-centric development. Unlike traditional models that prioritize growth metrics and profits for…
By Sukhdave Singh The U.S., once a champion of global governance, has turned rogue, wielding economic power for extortion. This must be met with united resistance. Trump’s withdrawal from the TPP, a U.S.-led fair-trade initiative, exposes his true agenda: not fair trade, but unilateral dominance. His fixation on trade deficits in goods, ignoring service surpluses,…
By Dato Dr. Ilango Karuppannan Former U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to impose tariffs on 60 countries signals a broader shift toward economic fragmentation and protectionism. This is not just about countering China or protecting American industries—it represents a systematic dismantling of the post-World War II trade order, which was built on openness through institutions…
