The East is Red!

October 29, 2016

At the height of the Cultural Revolution, “The East is Red,” became the de facto national anthem of the People’s …

China’s maritime claims & UMNO’s China card

February 17, 2016

It was reported recently that Chinese coast guard vessels have yet again intruded into Malaysian waters near Gugusam Beting …

June 21, 2012

A ruinous battle for supremacy in the Asia-Pacific has begun that could see the region divided and ASEAN itself marginalized. …

May 24, 2012

The continuing standoff between China and the Philippines over the Scarborough Shoal is a reminder that ASEAN needs to get …

June 24, 2010

JUNE 20th was World Refugee Day. According to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), millions of people across …

June 3, 2010

THE Red Shirts are now gone from the centre of Bangkok and things are returning to normal. Hopefully, the new …

August 7, 2009

SO, Asean finally has a human rights commission of its own, the Inter-Governmental Commission on Human Rights. Such is the …

May 14, 2009

The predicament of Myanmar refugees in Malaysia has been grabbing international media attention. There are growing calls for the Government …

January 19, 2009

Y.B. Datuk Seri Dr. Rais Yatim Minister of Foreign Affairs of Malaysia Putra Jaya. January 19th 2009 Y.B. Menteri, …