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In the past couple of years, Malaysia has emerged as Southeast Asia’s leading investment destination for data centres. But amidst the buzz, concerns are mounting. Data centres are electricity and water guzzlers—straining national resources without necessarily delivering high-skilled jobs or significant economic value. So how do we ensure that these investments truly benefit the nation? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Professor Dr Ong Kian Ming, Pro Vice-Chancellor for External Engagement at Taylor’s University. He previously served as Deputy International Trade and Industry Minister.

What holds ASEAN together? Join us as we explore the core pillars of ASEAN, political-security, economic, and socio-cultural transformation with Dr. Noor Nirwandy Mat Noordin. Gain insights into regional security dynamics, economic cooperation, and the evolving role of ASEAN in a shifting global landscape.

E-commerce in Southeast Asia is undergoing rapid transformation, and Malaysia finds itself at a pivotal moment in this digital revolution.

Malaysia poised to lead e-commerce growth in Southeast Asia with its strategic location and growing digital base. However, addressing logistics challenges key for Malaysia to seize its e-commerce moment. Insightful conversation with, the Founder and CEO of Blackbox Research, David Black as we explored the dynamic trajectory of Malaysia’s e-commerce landscape.

As global geopolitics shift, Southeast Asia stands at a pivotal moment. Join Danial Rahman, CEO of ASLI, as he explores how uncertainty on the world stage is becoming a catalyst for ASEAN’s economic resilience and growth.

Air pollution is caused by a combination of crop-related burning, industrial pollution and heavy traffic.

The UN says hundreds of thousands of people have been trafficked to scam centres in Southeast Asia since the COVID-19 pandemic.

Prof Dr Shakila Yacob, Jeffrey Cheah Institute on Southeast Asia, Sunway University

Southeast Asian companies are preparing for the impact of stricter tariffs under Donald Trump’s second term, and Malaysia is no exception. Astro AWANI correspondent Faye Kwan looks at the implications ahead of his inauguration with Prof Saeed Khan from Wayne State University.

As Donald Trump returns to the White House as the 47th President of the United States, so does his ‘America First’ agenda. For Southeast Asia, the echoes of his first presidency leave the region bracing for familiar challenges—but could Trump’s second term bring surprises? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Dr Adrian Ang, Research Fellow and Coordinator of the US Programme within the Institute of Defence and Strategic Studies at Nanyang Technological University’s S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies.

As Donald Trump returns to the White House as the 47th President of the United States, so does his ‘America First’ agenda. For Southeast Asia, the echoes of his first presidency leave the region bracing for familiar challenges—but could Trump’s second term bring surprises? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Elina Noor, Senior Fellow of the Asia Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.

Sustainability is a key priority for ASEAN as Southeast Asia is highly vulnerable to climate change, says Dr Vivian Balakrishnan.

The United Nations says border towns in Thailand, Laos and Myanmar have become regional hubs for telecom and other online fraud.

Yun Liu, ASEAN Economist at HSBC, discusses the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JSSEZ) as a potential catalyst for regional growth. Explore insights on how the JSSEZ can attract global investors amid geopolitical tensions, China’s economic slowdown, and evolving trade dynamics.

Unilever faces backlash in Muslim-majority countries over perceived support for Israel's Gaza military offensive through business activity.