Although US-Iran nuclear talks continue, the US is building up its military presence in the region while Iran has reportedly secured missiles from Russia. Is there a diplomatic path to prevent tensions from boiling over? We discuss these developments with Dr James Dorsey, Adjunct Senior Fellow, S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies.




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Although US-Iran nuclear talks continue, the US is building up its military presence in the region while Iran has reportedly secured missiles from Russia. Is there a diplomatic path to prevent tensions from boiling over? We discuss these developments with Dr James Dorsey, Adjunct Senior Fellow, S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies. Image Credit: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://Shutterstock.com">Shutterstock.com</a>

Opinion and analysis of today’s international and local news that matter to Malaysians. Everything you need to know to start and plan your work.

Opinion and analysis of today&rsquo;s international and local news that matter to Malaysians. Everything you need to know to start and plan your work.

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Can the US and Iran Avoid Conflagration?

JKOM or the Community Communications Department, is under renewed scrutiny as it sharpens its focus on political security and public trust, raising questions about its evolution and relevance in Malaysia’s crowded digital communications landscape. Dr Benjamin Loh, a lecturer in Media & Communications at Monash University, talks about whether or not JKOM has truly evolved and what its really purpose today is.




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JKOM or the Community Communications Department, is under renewed scrutiny as it sharpens its focus on political security and public trust, raising questions about its evolution and relevance in Malaysia’s crowded digital communications landscape. Dr Benjamin Loh, a lecturer in Media &amp; Communications at Monash University, talks about whether or not JKOM has truly evolved and what its really purpose today is. Image Credit: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://Shutterstock.com">Shutterstock.com</a>

What Is JKOM Really For?

The US Supreme Court delivered a stunning blow to the Trump administration by ruling that the President has no unilateral authority to impose broad tariffs. Although the decision has technically invalidated the legal basis for the trade barriers Malaysia had been navigating for the past year, how should we tread? Professor Dr Ong Kian Ming, Adjunct Professor at Taylor's University and former Deputy Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry gives us his perspective.




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The US Supreme Court delivered a stunning blow to the Trump administration by ruling that the President has no unilateral authority to impose broad tariffs. Although the decision has technically invalidated the legal basis for the trade barriers Malaysia had been navigating for the past year, how should we tread? Professor Dr Ong Kian Ming, Adjunct Professor at Taylor's University and former Deputy Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry gives us his perspective. Image Credit: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://Shutterstock.com">Shutterstock.com</a>

Gently, Softly for US Tariff Renegotiations

Perikatan Nasional has appointed Terengganu Chief Minister and vice-president of PAS, Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar, as chairman of the coalition, replacing Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. What does this signal about the direction of PN? We speak to Dr. Azmi Hassan, Senior Fellow at the Nusantara Academy for Strategic Research, for insights.


This episode of The First Look was brought to you by Emirates. Fly better, fly Emirates.



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Perikatan Nasional has appointed Terengganu Chief Minister and vice-president of PAS, Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar, as chairman of the coalition, replacing Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. What does this signal about the direction of PN? We speak to Dr. Azmi Hassan, Senior Fellow at the Nusantara Academy for Strategic Research, for insights. This episode of The First Look was brought to you by Emirates. Fly better, fly Emirates.Image Credit: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://Shutterstock.com">Shutterstock.com</a>

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