The stark realities of the Anwar regime
Some Malaysians are coming to realise that Anwar is more representative of the Malay polity rather than embracing any semblance of a reform agenda, notes the writer.
Taming the inflation monster in Bangladesh
Inflation is the biggest challenge for low-income and middle-class people in the country; controlling it must be the government's top priority.
Indonesia’s badminton nightmare
This was the first time that Indonesia, once a widely feared badminton powerhouse, failed to win any medals in the sport at the Asian Games in its 61 years of participation.
AI new game in town but jobs are in America’s tech hubs
As the latest digital technology, AI appears to be developing along the same highly clustered path of previous digital services, driven by its need for deep pools of pre-existing…
Transitioning away from a cash economy
The writers say that the social contract between the public and the government needs to be strengthened to ensure the viability of the economy.
The world cannot afford another war
Given Israel's superior military resources, the continuance of this violent cycle will result in a disproportionate death toll of Palestinians.
As India gears up for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the country is witnessing a resurgence of caste politics
While the concerns of marginalised communities must be addressed, voters must compel political parties to prioritise development and inclusivity over divisive tactics.
Afghan migrants cannot be wished away
The paper says Afghan migrants are a part of the region’s sociopolitical fabric, and a compassionate, sustainable solution must be sought for their plight.
An environment-resilient Philippines
The paper says a science-based mindset should be applied to infrastructure projects that the country needs for its economy to progress.
Double standards on Myanmar
The paper says Jakarta would lose credibility if state-owned companies were shown to have peddled arms to Myanmar while its diplomats championed the immediate cessation of…