Crime
Kelantan Police: State a Key Transit Point for Drugs from Thailand
Kelantan serves as a major transit point for drugs smuggled from Thailand, particularly affecting local addiction rates and security efforts.
Category: Politics
Business News
Bukit Aman Stresses Need for Cyber Vigilance Against Extremism
Bukit Aman urges stronger cyber-monitoring as militants exploit social media to spread extremism and recruit for groups like GMRB
Business News
Warmongering: Hegseth urges Asian states to up defence spending
US Defense Secretary urges Indo-Pacific allies to boost defense spending, citing China threat, at Shangri-La Dialogue.
Business News
The ConocoPhillips withdrawal from Sarawak in question
ConocoPhillips exited the Salam-Patawali project, prompting Sarawak to explore greater control and potential investor interest through Petros.
Business News
Indonesia to become a full member of BRICS’ New Development Bank
Indonesia's entry into BRICS and the NDB boosts financial networks and cooperation in renewable energy and technology within ASEAN.
Business News
Trump Picks Rubio Over Musk in Explosive Cabinet Clash—Is the Billionaire’s Power Slipping?
The Rubio-Musk confrontation redefined decision-making in Trump's administration, limiting Musk's prior influence and empowering Cabinet secretaries like Rubio.
Business News
Germany’s Election Shocker: CDU Triumphs, AfD Surges, and Business Braces for Change
For businesses and economic stakeholders, this outcome is a double-edged sword. The CDU/CSU’s win, led by Friedrich Merz, hints at a return to fiscal…
Business News
Sabah Corruption Scandal May Impact Malaysia and Madani perceptions
The Sabah corruption scandal may negatively affect Malaysia's 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index ranking, warns TI-M President.
Development
The establishment in the USA is under attack: Deepening the political divide?
The United States faces significant political polarization, impacting civil service dynamics and governance, with ongoing debates about reform and public trust in institutions.
Business News
Trade Wars: China’s WTO Challenge
There has been talk about the U.S. potentially exiting the WTO under Trump's administration, China could accelerate that
Development
U.S. Government: A New Era of Political Control Over Civil Service?
The U.S. faces a democratic crisis due to efforts to politicize civil service, risking non-partisanship, governance quality, and public trust, while challenging democratic norms…
Corruption
USAID: Musk’s DOGE Team Alleges Corruption, Sparks Controversy Over Agency’s Future
The controversy surrounding USAID, particularly under the scrutiny of Elon Musk's DOGE, has stirred significant debate. Here's an analysis
Business News
PAS at a Crossroads Amid Leadership Challenges and Malaysia’s Economic Future
While Malaysia already leads in Islamic banking, PAS's vision seems stuck in theoretical frameworks rather than practical solutions for modern economic challenges.
Business News
Trump Praises Starmer’s Leadership, While Right-Wing Supporters Rally Against UK PM
Trump's comments on Starmer’s leadership might reflect an intention to maintain or improve diplomatic relations with the UK, acknowledging Starmer's role internationally
Business News
Halal Controversies: A Tale of Religious Sensitivity and Political Opportunism
The rhetoric surrounding the ham issue, while perhaps politically expedient, does little to address the root causes of these issues or promote constructive solutions
Business News
Malaysia: A Messy Tale of Power, Promises, and Puzzling Moves
You know what's really fascinating? The way these political parties keep reinventing themselves either to stay in power or to regain power.