Two outlooks for 2023. Will it be heads or tails?
One side could see China's GDP growth being less than 5 percent next year, but in a more positive scenario, China will relax Covid-19 control measures.
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How much is that MP in the Dewan?
The above salary and allowances, which amount to at least RM25,700, while not really exorbitant, is still a very high income for most Malaysians.
Surrounded by enemies: the forces aligning against Anwar
“Several forces will aim to destabilise him, if not make him fall from government”, the author states.
Indonesia and Philippines: A tale of two neighbours
Indonesia is now the world’s third-largest democracy, and is expected to feature among the world’s four largest economies, just behind China, the author notes.
Does renewable energy have a future in Bangladesh?
The future of renewable energy in Bangladesh also does not look very bright, unless the government takes steps to explore new and innovative ways of harnessing it.
Why sleepwalk into more sanctions?
It must be understood that in a democracy, citizens within and outside the country are entitled to express their opinions freely, though such opinions may not be palatable for the…
Kicking gambling out of soccer
Gambling is an insult to the game. In some lower-level games, there were even reports about soccer players themselves being involved and fixing matches.
Can we still trust Twitter under Musk?
Experts say the new owner’s “arbitrary” decisions will have grave consequences.
Uncharted territory for Anwar
“No single prime minister since 2018 was around long enough to warm the chair or bring a more lived-in atmosphere to this coveted office”, says the writer.
World Cup and the disturbing plight of migrant workers
The writer says the World Cup has started but thousands of workers are still waiting to be paid for their work on and in those venues.