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France Prepared To Seal Maritime Defence Partnership With Malaysia

France has positioned itself as a highly reliable and immediate strategic option for Malaysia’s maritime defence requirements following Putrajaya’s decision to halt all new military procurement from Norway

2026-07-10 02:44:17 0 Comment 11466 view

Does Ukraine’s New Missile Arsenal Explain Norway’s Breach Of Contract With Malaysia?

The sudden public unveiling of the Naval Strike Missile (NSM) in Ukraine, coming right on the heels of Norway unilaterally canceling Malaysia’s procurement, is a glaring red flag that completely validates a skeptical view of Western defense reliability

2026-07-08 12:46:54 0 Comment 6432 view

Failed NSM Deal Casts Doubt On Credibility Of European Defense Firms

The abrupt collapse of the 2018 contract between Malaysia and Norway for the Naval Strike Missile (NSM) system represents a significant turning point in global arms procurement

2026-05-20 03:39:25 0 Comment 21241 view

Malaysia Must Seek Reliable Defense Partners After Norwegian NSM Deal Falls Through

The sudden news of Norway’s decision to halt the delivery of the Naval Strike Missile (NSM) to Malaysia is more than a mere procurement hiccup, it is a profound wake-up call for Putrajaya’s strategic planners. After nearly eight years of waiting for a deal signed in 2018, the Malaysian government has been informed that export licences have been revoked due to "stricter controls" on specific technologies

2026-05-10 04:00:13 0 Comment 34867 view

Victor Chin Must Answer For Spending Over RM300m While Serving As NexG COO

Former NexG Bhd. Chief Operating Officer (COO), Victor Chin Boon Long must come forward to provide an explanation to the firm's shareholders regarding the RM303.7 million spent while he was in the company's leadership ranks

2026-03-31 10:05:31 0 Comment 32176 view

Malaysian MP Questions Consistency Of Malaysia's Foreign Policy After US Warship Visit and Lynas-Pentagon Deal

A Malaysian lawmaker has called on the government to clarify what he describes as contradictions in the nation's foreign policy, following the recent docking of United States warships and a multi-million dollar defence supply deal involving an Australian rare-earths miner operating in the country

2026-03-20 05:29:46 0 Comment 34146 view

Malaysia, U.S. Trade Deal: A Sovereignty Sell-Out?

Malaysia has long taken pride in its ability to maintain an independent foreign policy, being friendly to all and aligned with none

2025-10-28 02:20:51 0 Comment 160165 view

GRS Has Betrayed Sabahans By Handing Our Resources To Political Cronies And Foreign Tycoons

We are outraged — but not surprised — by yet another revelation that exposes how the GRS-led Sabah government, under Chief Minister Hajiji Noor, has once again handed over Sabah’s natural wealth to outsiders and political insiders

2025-07-23 05:58:56 0 Comment 61385 view

Malacca: The Strait That Could Strangle China’s Future

If you want to understand one of China’s deepest strategic nightmares, look no further than a thin, congested strip of water between Malaysia, Singapore, and Indonesia called the Strait of Malacca

2025-06-05 06:06:02 0 Comment 345996 view

Don’t Speak On Sabahans’ Behalf – We’re Too Busy Surviving, Putting Food On The Table

Another day, another self-declared spokesperson claiming to speak on behalf of “all Sabahans”

2025-04-10 05:55:08 0 Comment 54024 view

An Uncomfortable Truth: Israel Among Us In Southeast Asia

If you think Israel is isolated in Southeast Asia, think again. The reality is far more complex

2025-03-03 06:20:16 0 Comment 299422 view

The Contradictions In Anwar’s Civilising Mission In Malaysia

Soon after settling into the Malaysian seat of government at Putrajaya, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim launched the government’s slogan, “Malaysia Madani”

2024-08-26 12:01:02 0 Comment 96617 view

How Malaysia’s Education System Is Failing Its Children

The national schools in Malaysia have lost their status of preference

2024-07-10 10:12:57 0 Comment 211175 view

Indonesian President In Damage Control Over New Capital

JAKARTA, Indonesia: Indonesia's president is rushing to reassure investors and bureaucrats about his $32 billion new capital city in a malaria-prone pocket of Borneo, after the resignations of two officials overseeing the plan raised fresh doubts about its future.

2024-06-09 14:51:28 0 Comment 122757 view

Home Minister, Don’t Waste The Deaths Of The Policemen In Ulu Tiram

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia: Citizens Against Enforced Disappearances (CAGED) is deeply concerned over the seeming lack of public sympathy for the victims of Ulu Tiram. But we understand why.

2024-05-23 13:12:56 0 Comment 123299 view

Kazakhstan’s ‘Bolashaq’ Programme: 30 Years of Investment into Future

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia: Shortly after gaining independence in 1991, the Kazakhstan launched the Bolashaq scholarship program

2023-11-15 13:24:53 0 Comment 167093 view

Hoping PAS Will Moderate Its Behaviour Is Just Wishful Thinking

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia: In a recent interview, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said he would not reject the possibility of PAS joining the unity government subject to PAS accepting several core policies and respecting that Malaysia is a multiracial and multireligious nation. This comes after he had spoken earlier about his hopes for “rekindling” a relationship with PAS president Hadi Awang.

2023-10-24 09:28:28 0 Comment 110919 view

Protect Malaysia To Protect Sabah, Sarawak

KOTA KINABALU, Malaysia:Former ambassador and insightful political commentator Datuk Dennis Ignatius is correct in saying that Sabah and Sarawak “have tended to take a more detached view of the culture wars raging in Semenanjung”.

2023-07-19 04:22:43 0 Comment 147935 view

Has Anwar Begun His Own Version Of Ops Lalang?

BANGKOK, Thailand-Since the Anwar administration came to power, the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has been extremely busy since the chief commissioner Azam Baki made a visit to Anwar’s office with a bunch of files, soon after Anwar was sworn in as PM.

2023-03-12 14:52:27 0 Comment 138467 view