AS-Malaysia

As Malaysia looks to the future with China, it is essential to build a deeper, more mature partnership, says PM Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

The cyberattacks were particularly concerning as Malaysia continues to invest heavily in data centre infrastructure, says Kaspersky.

Syarikat Amerika telah mengumumkan lebih RM200 bilion pelaburan baharu sejak 2021, dengan 72 peratus datang daripada syarikat Fortune 500.

Malaysia is set to be officially recognised as one of 13 nations added to BRICS as a partner country, though not as full members yet. But as Malaysia joins this diverse and at times divided group, questions remain about what the country stands to gain—and what it risks. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Tan Sri Dr Munir Majid, Visiting Senior Fellow at the Centre for International Affairs, Diplomacy and Strategy at the London School of Economics and Political Science.

Malaysia is set to be officially recognised as one of 13 nations added to BRICS as a partner country, though not as full members yet. But as Malaysia joins this diverse and at times divided group, questions remain about what the country stands to gain—and what it risks. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Elina Noor, Senior Fellow, of the Asia Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.

As Malaysia takes over the chair of ASEAN in 2025, the region faces a critical test: the deepening crisis in Myanmar. Despite the 5-Point Consensus agreed upon by ASEAN leaders in 2021, little progress has been made in resolving the ongoing violence and humanitarian disaster gripping the country. Can Malaysia’s chairmanship reshape ASEAN’s approach to Myanmar and bring about real change? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Thomas Daniel, senior fellow in the Foreign Policy and Security Studies programme at ISIS Malaysia.

Amerika Syarikat menyokong penuh Malaysia yang akan mempengerusikan ASEAN pada tahun 2025 dan berhasrat meningkatkan kerjasama bagi menyokong Indo-Pasifik yang bebas, selamat, dan makmur.

Setiausaha Negara Amerika Syarikat, Antony J. Blinken, menyatakan perkara ini dalam pertemuannya dengan Perdana Menteri Malaysia, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, di Vientiane sempena mesyuarat ASEAN.

Blinken puji hubungan dua AS dan Malaysia yang terus berkembang dan memberi manfaat besar kepada rakyat kedua-dua negara.

As Malaysia pushes forward with its ambitious economic plans, one of the key focal points this year is the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JSSEZ). Positioned to become a major hub for cross-border investments, the JSSEZ is set to drive growth in southern Malaysia, leveraging Johor’s strategic location. At the heart of this transformation is CIMB Bank, playing a critical role in financing and shaping the future of this vibrant economic zone. Today, we’re joined by Novan Amirudin, Group CEO of CIMB, to dive into CIMB’s vision and contributions to the success of the JSSEZ and Invest Malaysia 2024.

Astro delivers an unparalleled experience, rallying millions of Malaysians around some of the worlds biggest sporting events.

As Malaysia is fast becoming an ageing nation, how is it adapting to ensure the older generation can continue to contribute meaningfully to society? Astro Awani Correspondent Farhana Sheikh presents key data.

In 2023, PayNet processed RM5.15 trillion in transactions—3.3 times Malaysia’s Real GDP. As Malaysia advances its cashless journey, Group CEO Farhan Ahmad discusses the future of digital payments and financial inclusion, impact of Gen AI on payments and preparing for evolving threats.

The report on Malaysia’s first National Baseline Assessment on Business and Human Rights has just been released, shining a spotlight on how corporate actions can directly impact fundamental human rights. As Malaysia pushes for greater economic growth, this report raises urgent questions about whether businesses are doing enough to protect the rights of workers and communities. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to lawyer Edmund Bon, Representative of Malaysia to the ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights, and lead consultant for the National Baseline Assessment report.

In Muslim-majority Malaysia, implementing public health initiatives like PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis) to prevent HIV infection required more than just medical planning. It demanded thoughtful consideration, the involvement of religious leaders, and careful communication to align with Islamic principles. As Malaysia integrates PrEP into its primary healthcare system, it’s setting a precedent that could serve as a model for other Muslim-majority countries. Tonight on #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Anita Suleiman, President of the College of Public Health Medicine at the Academy of Medicine of Malaysia. She’s also the former Director of the Disease Control Division at the Ministry of Health, and has been widely credited as the architect of Malaysia’s PrEP programme.

Not everyone will agree to accept the Bajau Laut as Malaysians, but we should not continue ignoring their plight.