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The Gap Between the Judiciary and the Executive in Malaysia
Authors: Harsh Mahaseth and Samyuktha Banusekar*
Malaysia's political reality is that the Executive is headed by a Cabinet of Ministers made up entirely of members...
Hamas eyes Malaysia as a possible operations base
Malaysia has emerged as a potential external operations base for Hamas, the Islamist group that controls the Gaza Strip if Turkey expels or restricts...
Are There Any Consequences to China’s Growing Unpopularity in Southeast Asia?
As China grows, so too does its ambition to regain its historical status as the hegemon of Asia. It employs economic coercion, territorial expansion,...
Policies should prioritize the poor and the vulnerable as the economy is projected to recover in 2022
The Malaysian economy is projected to expand by 5.8 percent in 2022, as domestic and external demand recovers, according to the latest edition of...
ASEAN 2030: Youth Perspective in the New Global Landscape
Authors: Hein Htet, Anjulie Razak, Dwi Riyan, Chanbora Sek*
The year 2015 is a remarkable year for the sustainable development journey. It is a year...
Malaysia: Reforms to boost business dynamism would strengthen pandemic recovery
The Malaysian economy is on the road to recovery from COVID-19, although risks remain from the ongoing crisis. A return, over time, to pre-pandemic...
The Persistence of Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore
The piracy and armed robbery (PAR) situation in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore (SOMS) was reportedly under control from 2017 to 2018. The...
Malaysia, Covid-19, And The New Fake News Ordinance: Is There A Reason To Be Apprehensive?
Authors: Harsh Mahaseth and Gursimran*
On 11 March, 2021, the Emergency (Essential Powers) (on disseminating misinformation No. 2) Ordinance 2021 (“The Ordinance”) was issued on...
Emerging Economic Growth Trends in Malaysia Threatened by Resurging Pandemic
Malaysia’s economy is projected to grow by 4.5 percent in 2021 amid a dramatic resurgence of the COVID-19 virus beginning in mid-April 2021. This...
South Korea’s finance of ‘green’ palm oil drives destruction in Indonesia
In 2019, South Korea imported 745,000 metric tonnes of palm oil, up from 194,000 metric tonnes in 2005. It is one of the fastest-growing...