President Vladimir Putin was welcomed in Pyongyang this week with much fanfare in his first visit to North Korea in 24 years. Together with North Korea’s leader, Kim Jong-Un, they signed a strategic partnership to assist each other in the event of aggression against their countries. What does this renewed relationship mean for international stability and security? Dr. Hoo Chiew Ping, Senior Fellow, at the East Asian International Relations (EAIR) Caucus weighs in on these developments.



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President Vladimir Putin was welcomed in Pyongyang this week with much fanfare in his first visit to North Korea in 24 years. Together with North Korea’s leader, Kim Jong-Un, they signed a strategic partnership to assist each other in the event of aggression against their countries. What does this renewed relationship mean for international stability and security? Dr. Hoo Chiew Ping, Senior Fellow, at the East Asian International Relations (EAIR) Caucus weighs in on these developments.Image Credit: EPA-EFE

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Moscow And Pyongyang Sign Military Pact

Recently, education minister Fadhlina Sidek confirmed that the UPSR primary school assessment and the PT3 form 3 exams which were abolished in 2022 will not be reinstated. However, the deputy prime minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi believes these national exams provide a necessary benchmark to measure education levels. Nina Adlan Disney, Executive Director at LeapEd Services, weighs in on this debate.



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Recently, education minister Fadhlina Sidek confirmed that the UPSR primary school assessment and the PT3 form 3 exams which were abolished in 2022 will not be reinstated. However, the deputy prime minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi believes these national exams provide a necessary benchmark to measure education levels. Nina Adlan Disney, Executive Director at LeapEd Services, weighs in on this debate.Image Credit: shutterstock.com

National Public Exams: Yes Or No?

Malaysia's energy landscape is at a crucial crossroads, with Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli highlighting that natural gas is expected to account for 56% of the country’s energy mix by 2050. In addition, Malaysia is advancing in carbon capture, utilisation, and storage with the CCUS Progressive Regulatory Framework Bill set to be tabled in November. As Malaysia charts this path, how can the country ensure a smooth transition without jeopardising economic stability and jobs in the fossil fuel sector? Ts. Syed Saggaf Syed Ahmad of the Malaysian Oil, Gas and Energy Services Council (MOGSC) weighs in. 

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Malaysia's energy landscape is at a crucial crossroads, with Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli highlighting that natural gas is expected to account for 56% of the country’s energy mix by 2050.&nbsp;In addition, Malaysia is advancing in carbon capture, utilisation, and storage with the CCUS Progressive Regulatory Framework Bill set to be tabled in November. As Malaysia charts this path, how can the country ensure a smooth transition without jeopardising economic stability and jobs in the fossil fuel sector? Ts. Syed Saggaf Syed Ahmad of the Malaysian Oil, Gas and Energy Services Council (MOGSC) weighs in.&nbsp; Image Credit: shutterstock.com

MOGSC On The Phasing Down Of Fossil Fuels

Israel has signalled it is ready to invade Lebanon following weeks of intense bombardment, ostensible against Hezbollah targets. Hezbollah has responded with rocket attacks which were mostly intercepted by Israel's defences. Dr James Dorsey, Adjunct Senior Fellow at the S Rajaratnam School of International Studies, shares insights into how the current conflict is escalating. 



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Israel has signalled it is ready to invade Lebanon following weeks of intense bombardment, ostensible against Hezbollah targets. Hezbollah has responded with rocket attacks which were mostly intercepted by Israel's defences. Dr James Dorsey, Adjunct Senior Fellow at the S Rajaratnam School of International Studies, shares insights into how the current conflict is escalating. Image Credit: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://shutterstock.com">shutterstock.com</a>

Moscow And Pyongyang Sign Military Pact

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