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Trump's tariff blackmail boosts Brics
Oped, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 06/12/2024
» Even before officially taking office, United States President-elect Donald J Trump is shaking up the international system with drama and fanfare unlike any other major leader in recent memory. His most recent outburst to slap 100% tariffs on the "Brics" countries -- Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, as well as Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran and the United Arab Emirates -- is a case in point. While it will coerce developing economies to think twice about the cost of going their own way, this tariff blackmail and others like it also risk pushing smaller countries away from the US to other rival big powers, particularly China.
Criminal probe sought against Malaysian ex-PM Mahathir
Published on 05/12/2024
» KUALA LUMPUR - A Malaysian royal commission studying cases involving three disputed islets in the Singapore Strait has proposed a criminal investigation against former prime minister Mahathir Mohamad, the state news agency Bernama reported on Thursday.
Malaysia PM says tens of thousands of people in six states hit by flooding
Published on 28/11/2024
» KUALA LUMPUR: More than 37,000 people have been affected by flooding caused by torrential rain in six Malaysian states this week, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said on Thursday.
Malaysia drops 1MDB-linked charges against ex-PM Najib
Published on 27/11/2024
» KUALA LUMPUR - A Malaysian court on Wednesday allowed corruption charges linked to the multibillion-dollar 1MDB scandal filed against jailed former prime minister Najib Razak and the former treasury chief to be dropped, their lawyers said.
Regional antidotes to counter Trump
Oped, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 26/11/2024
» The return of Donald Trump -- now US President-elect, is one of the biggest global shocks. Almost every country is worried about what will happen with the world and economy with the return of Mr Trump's style of protectionism -- this time on steroids. Or, to put it simply, will it be either an "Armageddon" of global instability or a flurry of self-serving deal-making?
Malaysian court orders return of Swatch LGBTQ-themed watches
Published on 25/11/2024
» KUALA LUMPUR - A Malaysian court ordered the government on Monday to return rainbow-coloured watches and accessories made by Swatch Group that were seized last year for designs celebrating LGBTQ rights, a prosecutor told Reuters.
Asean navigates China-US rivalry for autonomy
Oped, Published on 23/11/2024
» With Donald Trump's return to office, Southeast Asia finds itself -- yet again -- paddling between reefs. For Thailand and Malaysia, this means navigating an especially tricky strait. The region is no stranger to this balancing act, or mengayuh antara dua karang, as the Malay proverb goes.
Vietnam, Malaysia seek to smooth tensions in South China Sea
Published on 21/11/2024
» Vietnam and Malaysia agreed to elevate ties and explore closer cooperation to maintain peace in the South China Sea, after a complaint from Malaysia raised tensions over the contested waters.
Malaysia's security council to decide on border wall
Online Reporters, Published on 11/11/2024
» The decision whether to build a proposed border wall in Malaysia along the riverbank across from Narathiwat province in Thailand will be made by Malaysia's top national security body.
Xi calls for closer ties with Malaysia on new energy, AI
Published on 08/11/2024
» Chinese President Xi Jinping told Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim that the two nations should strengthen strategic ties and enhance mutual political trust in efforts to support their core interests.