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Malaysia’s AI growth Must Be Green, Intelligent And Focused On Real-World Applications

Malaysia must turn its growing digital infrastructure and computing capacity into artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities that deliver real-world value across the economy, while ensuring that its AI growth remains responsible and sustainable, said Minister of Communications Dato’ Seri Fahmi Fadzil

2026-09-10 12:56:03 0 Comment 891 view

Dunham-Bush To Showcase 130+ Years Of Engineering Legacy At MARVEX 2026

From September 22 to 25, Dunham-Bush will participate in MARVEX 2026 held at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. Focusing on the comprehensive demands of data centers for high-efficiency cooling, operational reliability, and energy efficiency, Dunham-Bush will present the WCM Water-Cooled Magnetic Bearing Chiller, DB Aire Precision Air Conditioner, and DBV Pro 6 Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) System

2026-09-10 12:50:00 0 Comment 952 view

Bombs And Heatwaves Test The Mekong

While some threats arrive suddenly in the region, others have been sitting in the ground, or building in the atmosphere, for decades

2026-09-08 05:27:02 0 Comment 4188 view

A Price On Childhood: Perak Must Not Reward Child Marriage

PelajarBukanPengantin views with grave concern the Perak State Government’s proposal to introduce a RM500 First-Time Marriage Incentive for individuals aged 15 to 35, reportedly under consideration for Budget 2027

2026-09-08 05:06:01 0 Comment 4117 view

Washington's Shadow Over Malaysia

Recent revelations surrounding American diplomatic activities in Kuala Lumpur have reignited debate over foreign political interference in Southeast Asia

2026-09-08 04:49:08 0 Comment 4409 view

Malaysia At The Crossroads: Reframing National Resilience At 69

As Malaysia marks its 69th year of Merdeka, the nation’s historical trajectory stands out as a compelling study in civic resilience

2026-08-31 13:03:44 0 Comment 8182 view

The Price Of Prabowo’s Centralization

Indonesia’s experiment with decentralization is facing a tough test under President Prabowo Subianto

2026-08-28 05:36:43 0 Comment 8706 view

Defamation Is A Rich Man’s Game

The recent RM100 million (approximately US$24.45 million) defamation suit filed against veteran journalist P. Gunasegaram has thrown a harsh spotlight on the growing use of high-stakes defamation actions in Malaysia

2026-08-28 05:17:43 0 Comment 7974 view

Solehah Finally Removed. But Why Was She Tolerated For So Long?

When Solehah (Yaacob) made extraordinary claims, she was celebrated

2026-08-28 05:09:37 0 Comment 8080 view

Vietnam Embassy In Kuala Lumpur Marks 81st National Day, Reaffirms Strategic Partnership with Malaysia

Vietnam’s Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Malaysia, His Excellency Dinh Ngoc Linh, hosted a diplomatic reception to commemorate the 81st anniversary of the National Day of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam

2026-08-26 03:45:47 0 Comment 22493 view

Eurasian Integration: Russia And Myanmar Deepen Ties Amid Global Geopolitical Shifts

Russia and Myanmar are moving to deepen their relationship across energy, infrastructure, technology, security and other strategic sectors, as Moscow continues to expand its engagement with Southeast Asia amid profound changes in the global economic and geopolitical order

2026-08-22 09:56:10 0 Comment 14679 view

Dong Guan Retailers Association Delegation Visits Malaysia, Focusing On Market Access And Supply Chain Cooperation

A delegation led by Ye Guanqiang, President of the Dong Guan Retailers Association and Managing Director of Guangdong Wenyi Group Co., Ltd., recently visited the Malaysia-China Trade Promotion Centre (MCTPC)

2026-08-22 09:02:28 0 Comment 20150 view

Zhuhai Court Of International Arbitration Delegation Visits Malaysia-China Trade & Economic Advancement Association

A delegation from the Zhuhai Court of International Arbitration, led by Vice President Xu Zhiming, visited the Malaysia-China Trade & Economic Advancement Association on 18 August to discuss international arbitration, cross-border legal services, and dispute resolution cooperation between Malaysia and China

2026-08-19 08:35:14 0 Comment 13305 view

Playing with Fire: Why Anti-US Rhetoric Threatens Malaysia’s Strategic Imperatives

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's commentary questioning security installations on Balabac Island, and his polarising remarks to Al Jazeera regarding China’s prerogative over Taiwan, represent a deeply concerning shift in Malaysian foreign policy

2026-08-19 08:27:42 0 Comment 16651 view

Organized Cybergroups Appear To Be Behind The Rise In Racial Hate On Social Media

A sharp increase in hate speech towards non-Malay groups and anti-Rohingya hate speech and disinformation on Malaysian social media platforms since mid-2026 shows clear signs of coordinated amplification by paid networks, engagement farmers, and cybertrooper-style operations rather than purely spontaneous public anger

2026-08-18 12:32:35 0 Comment 10002 view

Krisis Hormuz: Ujian Sebenar Keselamatan Tenaga ASEAN

Asia Tenggara terus menerima kesan ketidaktentuan rantaian bekalan dan pasaran tenaga

2026-08-18 12:10:52 0 Comment 8574 view

Illusory Mandate: How DAP Leadership Is Sacrificing Credibility For Cabinet Seats

The outcome of the Democratic Action Party’s (DAP) special national conference—where delegates voted to remain in Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s Unity Government—is being hailed by party elites as a convincing mandate

2026-08-18 12:00:07 0 Comment 9003 view

Two-Way Street: Why Washington's Rules On Transhipment Must Apply Both Ways

The release of the White House Office of Trade and Manufacturing Policy's report, titled *"The Great Transshipment Scam"*, marks yet another chapter in Western hypocrisy

2026-08-18 09:34:01 0 Comment 8855 view

Malaysia Positions Itself as Critical Rare Earth Hub Beyond Raw Ore Exports

A surge in international capital, backed by stringent domestic policies, is rapidly transforming Malaysia into a key processing and downstream hub for the global rare earth industry, according to a leading academic expert

2026-08-15 12:52:39 0 Comment 23238 view

Bridging Nations Through Knowledge: How Young Researchers Are Shaping the Future Of Malaysia-China Ties

As Malaysia and China navigate the next phase of their bilateral relationship, a new generation of scholars is quietly laying the groundwork for deeper diplomatic, economic, and technological integration

2026-08-15 04:14:34 0 Comment 12282 view