Power, prejudice and predators
Sexual harassment in the workplace is a pervasive scourge that not only undermines the professional environment but also constitutes a blatant violation of fundamental human…
The Asian View
The new Bangladesh needs a new education system
The writer says: "We need to bring back moral and character-building lessons while also preparing students for the future. We need stronger ties between universities and…
How cronyism is destroying the safety and well being of Malaysians
For too long, the government has been contracting out certain types of work and services to contractors who are highly incompetent and don't at all provide reliable service to the…
The last hurrah
In the end, Mr. Duterte decided not to flee or publicly seek asylum. It would have dissolved his political persona. Returning home and defiance behind bars allows what remains of…
How Mahmoud Khalil’s arrest threatens free speech on US campuses
The unspoken warning is clear: challenge US policy, and you might find yourself on the next flight out.
Where is South Korea headed?
South Korea is facing both domestic and international crises, including political disturbances, economic issues, and even a national security crisis.
Coordinated laws vital to combating cross-border crimes
The persistence of cross-border crimes such as telecom scams has significant implications for regional stability and China's border security. Telecom scams not only violate the…
Empowering women entrepreneurs, MSMEs can drive inclusive growth in ASEAN region
Although women across ASEAN have access to basic digital tools, many lack the skills or confidence to scale their businesses, protect and use their intellectual property, enter…
The cost of travelling on Balochistan’s highways
Protests, insurgent attacks and multitude of checkpoints make road journey longer, more risky.
Malaysia’s leadership on trial: Why corruption keeps winning
When news breaks of yet another corruption scandal, the reaction is often a resigned sigh rather than outrage, the writer says. It's a grim reality. A troubling number of…