The writer says that Malaysia’s 2021 Budget has highlighted growing budgetary deficits and rising debts, and has appeared to be … More
Tag: Development
Coronavirus and geopolitical tensions dash Chinese dreams of second homes in Malaysia
Patricia Li is dismayed and saddened by the exodus of Chinese people she is witnessing in Johor, the southernmost state … More
Dream state: Jokowi struggles to build his vision for Indonesia
President Widodo’s infrastructure success has defined his presidency. But will the pandemic expose the flaws in his model? When Indonesian … More
Timor-Leste’s precarious route to development
Timor-Leste is going through turbulent times. On the political front, the old conflict between former prime ministers Mari Alkatiri and … More
Looking back at Malaysia’s digital journey
AS we celebrate 63 years of Merdeka and 57 years of the Malaysian federation establishment, I can’t help but to … More
Time for rural revitalisation
PROMOTING strategies and investments that support the revitalisation of the rural area is not only beneficial in creating a competitive … More
Minister engages dialogue to help reduce poverty line in ECER
MINISTER in the Prime Minister’s Department (Economy) Mustapa Mohamed had a dialogue session yesterday to discuss ways to raise the … More
China to boost cooperation with ASEAN amid pandemic
China will work with the Southeast Asian countries and jointly support the World Health Organization The Covid-19 pandemic has become … More
From Slum to Slum: Evicted Railway Land Occupiers Move to Tents
The eviction is due to the city government’s plan to upgrade and expand the station, which will integrate the commuter train network with the yet-to-be-built Mass Rapid Transport network in North Jakarta.
China-Laos expressway under construction in Vientiane, Laos
Aerial photo taken on July 6, 2020 shows the Vientiane to Vangvieng section of China-Laos expressway under construction in Vientiane, … More
Malaysia’s great pivot
IF in the year 2000, you were to tell 17-year-old me that by the middle of 2020, we would have … More
As coronavirus bites, Pakistan looks to China for belt and road economic boost
• Projects including a dam, airport and motorway are being finalised in the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, ahead of a visit by President Xi Jinping
• Prime Minister Imran Khan is keen to generate jobs for the country’s workers, 25 million of whom have been rendered jobless during the pandemic
In Malaysia, a Razor Thin Majority Rules During an Unprecedented Crisis
It is clear that politicking needs to move towards a healthier model allowing for bipartisanship. This would prove critical in weathering the twin storms brought about by COVID-19 and the economic recession.
Taib – Grand old man of Sarawak
Taib has assumed the role of an elder statesman who has dedicated his life to the people for almost 60 years. Through his famous ‘politics of development’, Taib has changed the mindset of Sarawakians, Today he can be proud of his achievements.
