![[COLUMNIST] Joining BRICS+ : PM's pragmatic & strategic choice for Malaysia [COLUMNIST] Joining BRICS+ : PM's pragmatic & strategic choice for Malaysia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/41718949788_BRICS.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Joining BRICS+ : PM's pragmatic & strategic choice for Malaysia
Malaysia has long practiced a balanced foreign policy, engaging with both Western and non-Western powers to maximize its national benefits.
Tue Aug 06 2024
![ASEAN-GCC should find mechanisms to advance trade, investment - PM ASEAN-GCC should find mechanisms to advance trade, investment - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/81714357157_PMjpg.jpg)
ASEAN-GCC should find mechanisms to advance trade, investment - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said ASEAN member states have taken a pragmatic approach to discussing both bilateral and multilateral relations.
Mon Apr 29 2024
![[COLUMNIST] Pragmatically elbowing Malaysian corruption and leakages [COLUMNIST] Pragmatically elbowing Malaysian corruption and leakages](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/61663001451_KualaLumpurskyline.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Pragmatically elbowing Malaysian corruption and leakages
The plan should include first and foremost a credible and effective framework to finally curb corruption at every level of society.
Fri Jul 28 2023
![Malaysia unlikely to go into recession due to economic diversification Malaysia unlikely to go into recession due to economic diversification](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/61631168417_AbdulWahidOmar.jpg)
Malaysia unlikely to go into recession due to economic diversification
Malaysia is not likely to slip into a recession due to the diversified structure of its economy which is less dependent on commodities, aside from its pragmatic and responsive policies.
Wed Sep 14 2022
![Malaysia-Indonesia ties ride on a new wave under Ismail Sabri Malaysia-Indonesia ties ride on a new wave under Ismail Sabri](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/71660811806_IsmailSabri.jpg)
Malaysia-Indonesia ties ride on a new wave under Ismail Sabri
Ismail Sabri is viewed as a prudent and pragmatic leader in his efforts to strengthen bilateral economic, social and cultural ties between Malaysia and Indonesia.
Thu Aug 18 2022
![Move by Bank Negara not to peg the ringgit pragmatic Move by Bank Negara not to peg the ringgit pragmatic](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/81652597932_TBRINGGITMALAYSIA.jpg)
Move by Bank Negara not to peg the ringgit pragmatic
Bank Negara Malaysia's move not to peg the ringgit despite the Malaysian currency's present weakness is bold and pragmatic given the well-capitalised banking system.
Sun May 15 2022
![Malaysia's foreign policy will remain pragmatic, independent, principled and non-aligned - Ismail Sabri Malaysia's foreign policy will remain pragmatic, independent, principled and non-aligned - Ismail Sabri](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/41638865188_TBPakMail.jpg)
Malaysia's foreign policy will remain pragmatic, independent, principled and non-aligned - Ismail Sabri
Malaysia will continue to pursue a pragmatic, independent, principled and non-aligned foreign policy that revolves around the values of peace, justice and equality.
Tue Dec 07 2021
![Melaka polls: BN manifesto inclusive, comprehensive, pragmatic - Local leaders Melaka polls: BN manifesto inclusive, comprehensive, pragmatic - Local leaders](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-11/51636555836_DatukSeriMohamadH.jpg)
Melaka polls: BN manifesto inclusive, comprehensive, pragmatic - Local leaders
The BN manifesto for the Melaka state election launched today is seen as a comprehensive, pragmatic and inclusive commitment towards driving Melaka's economic recovery and development.
Wed Nov 10 2021
![Advisory group: Decentralising the NRP is more pragmatic for public health, economy Advisory group: Decentralising the NRP is more pragmatic for public health, economy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/81623741357_MuhyiddinYassin.jpg)
Advisory group: Decentralising the NRP is more pragmatic for public health, economy
A decentralised approach that allows individual states to move on the National Recovery Plan (NRP) phases based on the fulfilment of their respective threshold indicators is more pragmatic.
Sat Jul 03 2021
![Analysis: Is closure of all schools a pragmatic move? Analysis: Is closure of all schools a pragmatic move?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-04/51619096229_TBSekolahTutup.jpg)
Analysis: Is closure of all schools a pragmatic move?
Dr Adham said a total of 83 COVID-19 clusters related to the educational sector were reported natiowide, involving 4,868 cases.
Fri Apr 23 2021
![Government pragmatic in not setting higher targets for renewable energy Government pragmatic in not setting higher targets for renewable energy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-04/71617872265_RenewableEnergy.jpg)
Government pragmatic in not setting higher targets for renewable energy
Malaysia should not be pressured into setting higher targets under its renewable energy policy.
Thu Apr 08 2021
![Comwel a pragmatic step in enriching women's socio-economy - Deputy Minister Comwel a pragmatic step in enriching women's socio-economy - Deputy Minister](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/41615204804_MasErmieyatiSamsud.jpg)
Comwel a pragmatic step in enriching women's socio-economy - Deputy Minister
The establishment of the Council of Malaysian Women Political Leaders is a pragmatic step in enriching the socio-economy of women.
Mon Mar 08 2021
![Analysis: Biden faces calls to jumpstart North Korea talks with more pragmatic goals Analysis: Biden faces calls to jumpstart North Korea talks with more pragmatic goals](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-01/61610358449_KIMJONGUN.jpg)
Analysis: Biden faces calls to jumpstart North Korea talks with more pragmatic goals
Moon said there's unlikely to be any progress if they adopt a cognitive frame of 'crime and punishment'.
Thu Mar 04 2021
![No advantage for elected representatives to jump party - Political analyst No advantage for elected representatives to jump party - Political analyst](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-02/81614481208_DrMazlanAli.jpg)
No advantage for elected representatives to jump party - Political analyst
Amanah and PKR parties themselves have a bright future in national politics because of their dynamic, pragmatic nature.
Sun Feb 28 2021
![COVID-19: Wise, pragmatic measures taken to strengthen economy - Tun Mohd Ali COVID-19: Wise, pragmatic measures taken to strengthen economy - Tun Mohd Ali](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-06/51591342268_TYTMelaka.jpg)
COVID-19: Wise, pragmatic measures taken to strengthen economy - Tun Mohd Ali
The government has taken wise and pragmatic steps in strengthening the country's challenging economy during the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, said Ali Rustam.
Fri Jun 05 2020