Littoral Combat Ship fiasco: ‘Invisible’ ships a huge scandal
Malaysians deserve clarity and transparency, and not just from key figures at the company, but from their political bosses, too.
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Is there too much optimism in the markets?
Stocks continue to track upwards, but investors might be headed for a beating.
Time to take more flexible approach to sick leave
Trust between bosses and staff is needed for an honour-based sick leave to cover all illnesses.
The danger of climate ‘doomerism’
Doomsayers proclaiming climate change as unstoppable are dangerous because they suggest that doing something about it is hopeless.
Pineapples and high-speed rail: Mission of economy for Indonesia and China
All things considered, it is essential that Indonesia and China remain undistracted from agendas or noises coming from outside the region.
Alert on the Sulu claim
While Malaysia is preparing to challenge the French arbitration decision, the Sulu Sultanate supporters could be mounting another attack on Lahad Datu.
Is Taiwan headed the Ukraine way?
One thing is clear: the world doesn't need, or cannot afford, another Ukraine-like situation.
Asean community can no longer tolerate Myanmar junta
Punitive action may have been chosen to sow fear of arbitrary death, which may be the military’s last resort to exert control as it loses ground in Myanmar.
How Indonesia can lead Asean in ending the Myanmar crisis
There are already very high expectations, both from within Myanmar and from the international community, toward the Indonesian chairmanship.
Singapore state investors face headwinds but they possess the heft to deal with them
In the world of investments, size matters as it allows for greater diversification and higher allocation to alternatives that are less vulnerable to market gyrations.