Commentary In 1971, following the convulsions caused by ethnic riots, Malaysia introduced its New Economic Policy (NEP) which provides for affirmative action for the country’s Malay Muslim majority. Malaysia is a country with a diverse population of 32.37 million, comprising three dominant ethnic groups: 70 percent Bumiputera Malays, 22 percent Chinese, seven percent Indians, and…
Debris From Chinese Rocket Found in Malaysia and Indonesia
Some fragments of a Chinese rocket that fell back to Earth on Saturday have reportedly been discovered in Malaysia and Indonesia. The Malaysian Space Agency has confirmed that burnt debris from China’s Long March 5B rocket crossed over Malaysian airspace and was detected in multiple locations in the state of Sarawak, according to local media….
Malaysia Passes ‘Historic’ Party-Hopping Ban to Put an End to Political Defection in Parliament
The lower house of the Malaysian Parliament passed a bill on Thursday to prevent members of parliament (MPs) from “jumping” or switching parties in the middle of their terms in a bid to curb political defection. So-called “party hopping” contributed to the downfall of the former Pakatan Harapan government in 2020. The proposed bill was…
Visit Kuching – What to Do and Where to
Kuching, in Malaysian Borneo, is such is such a special city to explore and the state of Sarawak is a coastal jungle paradise. There is so much to enjoy on your Kuching trip like boat rides on the Sarawak River, exploring tribal long houses, spotting roaming wildlife, visiting the impressive culture centre and other local…
Bridging the Cultural Divide in Malaysia: A Challenge for Doctoral Supervisors?
July 18, 2022
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Commentary Lately, Malaysia has become the education hub of choice for international students seeking higher education in Asia. Education Malaysia Global Services (EMGS) received over 11,000 applications in the January to March quarter of 2022 from prospective international students for study in Malaysian public and private institutions of higher education. Of these, 3,299 applied to…
Rising Inflation Sees Some Asian Countries Taking Measures
July 6, 2022
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Governments in Asia are stepping up measures to control food prices, offering additional economic relief packages to households amid soaring inflation fueled by the ongoing Russia–Ukraine war. Malaysia is projected to spend roughly $17.5 billion on subsidies this year, including the recently announced $83 million in chicken and egg subsidies, to keep inflation under control….
‘Extremely Optimistic’: Nuclear-Powered Subs in Australian Waters by 2030
June 29, 2022
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Australia’s Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles says he is “optimistic in the extreme” that a 2030 deadline for new nuclear-powered submarines will be met. This is despite Marles—also the country’s defence minister—claiming earlier that under the previous government’s deadline, the submarines would be available in the late 2040s. “I think the truth of where the…
Having Australian Nuclear Subs Operational By 2030 is ‘Extremely Optimistic’ Says Defence Minister
June 29, 2022
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Australia’s Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles has said he believes the 2030 deadline for the country to have nuclear subs in our waters is “optimistic in the extreme.” Marles who is also Australia’s defence minister said that he believed the deadline set by the previous Australian government was in the 2040’s rather than 2030. “I…
Australia’s Foreign Minister Penny Wong Heads to Vietnam, Malaysia
Australia’s Foreign Minister Penny Wong will embark on a visit to Vietnam and Malaysia, her second trip to Southeast Asia since being sworn in. Senator Wong will fly out on Sunday as the federal government continues strengthening ties with Australia’s Asia-Pacific neighbours. “It’s more than geography that binds us—we have genuine links in Vietnam and…
Malaysia to Lift Outdoor Mask Mandate, Scrap COVID Tests for Vaccinated Travelers
Malaysia will ease most of its COVID-19 restrictions beginning May 1, including lifting its outdoor mask mandate, as the country enters the endemic phase of the coronavirus, the Health Minister said Wednesday. Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin said in a statement that wearing masks outdoors will be optional and physical distancing will no longer be necessary….
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