Muhyiddin’s fantasy
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Muhyiddin’s fantasy

A year ago immediately after the concurrent six state elections, I wrote an article about Perikatan Nasional’s chances of becoming an alternative government that peaked and would only further diminish. I called it “peak Perikatan”. In the article, I made four points about the political scenario after the 6-state elections, namely the talk of a…

Radical kindness only can truly reform Bangladesh
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Radical kindness only can truly reform Bangladesh

Malaysia is a home to more than 221,000 Bangladesh workers. This week, we had seen the selective compassion among Malaysians on the recent riot in Bangladesh. For a week, videos and cry for help by the victims of mobs believed to be instigated by the radical Jamaat e-Islami surfaces on social media platform. The mob…

Tesla’s Withdrawal from Malaysia: A Turning Point for Southeast Asian EV Market
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Tesla’s Withdrawal from Malaysia: A Turning Point for Southeast Asian EV Market

In a surprising turn of events, Tesla has announced its decision to withdraw from the Southeast Asian market, abandoning plans to build electric vehicle (EV) factories in Malaysia. This move has sent shockwaves through the region’s automotive industry and raised questions about the future of EV manufacturing in Southeast Asia. The withdrawal represents a significant…

Recent Cultural Incident in Terengganu: Examining the Facts and Potential National Impact
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Recent Cultural Incident in Terengganu: Examining the Facts and Potential National Impact

In August 2024, an incident occurred in Terengganu, Malaysia, that drew national attention and sparked discussions about cultural sensitivity and religious harmony in the country. The event involved Pan-Malaysian Islamic Party (PAS) members and a traditional Chinese religious festival. Background:Terengganu is a state on the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia, known for its conservative Islamic…

Malaysia’s leadership in ASEAN: Paving the path to 2025 and Beyond
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Malaysia’s leadership in ASEAN: Paving the path to 2025 and Beyond

2025 promises to be a milestone year for Malaysia as it takes on the role of hosting the esteemed ASEAN Summit. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has expressed strong confidence in the country’s capacity to organize a top-tier event, highlighting the critical role of strong cooperation among all parties to guarantee an exceptional experience…

The non-Malay, non-Muslim vote bloc and squabbles in PN
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The non-Malay, non-Muslim vote bloc and squabbles in PN

The reality of power politics in Malaysia is no coalition can come into power without the support of both the Malay Muslim bloc and the non-Malay, non-Muslim bloc. It explains why the federal opposition bloc are government in the Malay heartland states such as Kelantan, Terengganu, Kedah and Perlis. The failure to understand this is…

Stay in your turf, Akmal
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Stay in your turf, Akmal

Umno youth chief Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh sarcastically suggested that, given the Education Ministry (MoE) approval for vernacular schools to accept donations from breweries through School Management Boards (LPS), gambling companies might as well be invited to run programs in schools. He was referring to the recent controversy over vernacular schools accepting donations from Heineken…