The 11th Malaysia-Singapore Leaders' Retreat witnessed the official agreement to establish the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (SEZ), which is expected to catalyse economic returns on both sides of the Causeway. We speak to Dr. Walter Theseira of the Singapore University of Social Sciences on the potential growth levers and challenges to overcome in making the SEZ a success.



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The 11th Malaysia-Singapore Leaders' Retreat witnessed the official agreement to establish the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (SEZ), which is expected to catalyse economic returns on both sides of the Causeway. We speak to Dr. Walter Theseira of the Singapore University of Social Sciences on the potential growth levers and challenges to overcome in making the SEZ a success.Image Credit: Shutterstock.com

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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Johor-Singapore SEZ Spurs Cross-Causeway Optimism

Farmers’ organisations and civil society groups are urging the government to not table the Plant/Crop Seed Quality Bill in Parliament, citing the lack of consultations with stakeholders and the detrimental impact on small scale farmers. Nurfitri Amir Muhammad, the head coordinator of Forum Kedaulatan Makanan Malaysia, explain the issues.



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Farmers’ organisations and civil society groups are urging the government to not table the Plant/Crop Seed Quality Bill in Parliament, citing the lack of consultations with stakeholders and the detrimental impact on small scale farmers. Nurfitri Amir Muhammad, the head coordinator of Forum Kedaulatan Makanan Malaysia, explain the issues.Image Credit: Shutterstock.com

Addressing Issues In The Proposed Crop Seed Quality Bill

The latest development in the media industry is the merger of Walt Disney’s Hulu Plus Live TV streaming service with the online sports-focused company FuboTV Inc, creating the second-largest digital pay-TV provider. Geetha Ranganathan, a senior analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence, shares her insights on how streaming media might progress going forward.

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The latest development in the media industry is the merger of Walt Disney’s Hulu Plus Live TV streaming service with the online sports-focused company FuboTV Inc, creating the second-largest digital pay-TV provider. Geetha Ranganathan, a senior analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence, shares her insights on how streaming media might progress going forward. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com

The Future Of Streaming Media

Oil and gas contribute about 20% to Malaysia's GDP, but production in Peninsular Malaysia has declined, with more focus now on Sabah and Sarawak. As reserves decrease and imports rise, the government is pushing for a quicker shift to renewable energy. We delve into the impact and future outlook of the sector on industry players with Gordon Lim, Communication and Media Secretary, Petrol Dealers Association of Malaysia (PDAM).



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Oil and gas contribute about 20% to Malaysia's GDP, but production in Peninsular Malaysia has declined, with more focus now on Sabah and Sarawak. As reserves decrease and imports rise, the government is pushing for a quicker shift to renewable energy. We delve into the impact and future outlook of the sector on industry players with Gordon Lim, Communication and Media Secretary, Petrol Dealers Association of Malaysia (PDAM).Image Credit: Shutterstock.com

Johor-Singapore SEZ Spurs Cross-Causeway Optimism

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