Malaysia’s BTR1 and a new role for the built environment By Zahiruddin Fitri Abu Hassan On 6 May 2025, Malaysia launched its First Biennial Transparency Report (BTR1) under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), reaffirming its commitment to measurable and transparent climate action. For the first time, Malaysia has laid out a […]
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By Nahrizul Adib Kadri I was never the loud one. Not in school. Not at family gatherings. Not in lecture halls, faculty meetings, or boardrooms. I’ve never felt the need to raise my voice just to be seen. I don’t dominate a room. I don’t seek the centre. But I’ve always been there. And over
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By: Professor Dato Dr Ahmad Ibrahim Palm oil has come a long way since assuming leadership of the global oil and fats business. It accounts for the largest share, more than a third, of the world trade in oils and fats. Malaysia can claim to have started the expansion. Indonesia is now the largest producer.
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By Nur Faizira Abdul Rahman By 2030, 15 per cent of our population is projected to be aged 60 and above, and Malaysia will become an aged nation. While the numbers climb, our readiness to care remains alarmingly low. Who will look after our older generation, and how? There are many shocking news headlines as
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By Luqman Hakim Saifullizam, Azmawaty Mohamad Nor Bullying often stems from imbalances in status, influence, and power. In schools, every space, whether it is the science lab during group projects or the basketball court during recess becomes a social battleground. Peer hierarchies shape not only how students are treated but also how they treat others.
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By Ahmad Faiz Yazid As Malaysia is hosting the 46th ASEAN Summit, 2nd ASEAN GCC-Summit, and ASEAN-GCC-China Summit, a significant milestone has been announced: the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) Blueprint 2025 has reached a 97% implementation rate. This figure, while commendable, marks not an end, but a critical juncture to reflect, recalibrate, and reimagine ASEAN’s
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By Muhammad Aiman Asyraf Hanafi Hosting the ASEAN Summit establishes Malaysia as a diplomatic leader in the region and a temporary centre for heightened economic activity. The immediate economic effects are multifaceted, influencing areas such as tourism, logistics, trade promotion, and infrastructure development. The nation experiences a significant yet impactful increase in local economic activity
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By Nahrizul Adib Kadri He is the only Prime Minister I’ve ever shaken hands with. It was 2004, and I was a young lecturer—ambitious, uncertain, and just beginning to find my footing in academia. I had volunteered (read: forced) to help organise an international conference, more for the experience than anything else. On the day
Malaysia once had a party ruling for 60 years with a well-structured hierarchy. Young leaders were identified early— at universities and youth organizations— and gradually invited into politics. They were guided by mentors and seniors, starting from the bottom as Special Officers before taking on tougher roles like Private Secretaries (SUSK) or Political Secretaries (SUPOL).
By Suhaily Shahimi As sustainability takes centre stage in boardroom discussions across Malaysia, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) reporting has evolved from a compliance exercise to a strategic imperative. Beyond glossy sustainability reports, the critical role of internal auditors — the silent guardians of governance — ensures that ESG disclosures reflect true organizational commitment to
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