Malaysia’s 5G rollout caught in the crossfire of big power rivalry
As US-China competition intensifies, it is becoming harder and harder for small countries like Malaysia to steer clear of big-power …
Tag Archives: Malaysia
War of words over Pulau Batu Puteh
There’s a verbal duel going on over Pulau Batu Puteh, a small rocky outcrop now under the jurisdiction of Singapore. …
A colossal foreign policy gaffe
Enhancing relations with Russia is both reckless & inappropriate Recent statements by the Malaysian ambassador in Moscow, Bala Chandran Tharman, have left …
Critical Conversations Episode 03: A conversation with Gerak Independent Leaders | 07 February @7:30pm
Dennis Ignatius, host of Critical Conversations, talks to Gerak Independent leaders Tawfik Tun Dr Ismail, Siti Kasim and Charles Chow …
Pluralism in Malaysia: More Empty Talk
You can tell that elections are around the corner when political parties with long histories of racism and bigotry suddenly …
Nur Sajat: Fleeing Malaysia to live free
It was reported recently that Nur Sajat had landed safely in Australia and was granted political asylum by the Australian …
Our indolent & corrupt political culture
There was an interesting snippet of news from Austria yesterday. Sebastian Kurtz, the very popular and well-liked Chancellor of Austria …
AUKUS: Restoring the strategic balance
The recent announcement in Washington DC of a new tripartite alliance between Australia, the UK and the US (AUKUS) – …
Big brother in Beijing
I just couldn’t believe I was reading it right: Foreign Minister Hishammuddin Hussein calling China “big brother” in a televised …
Our shameful response to genocide against the Rohingya
Many have been deeply shocked and saddened by the response to the latest wave of Rohingya refugees to arrive at …
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