The Home Ministry has announced plans to introduce a national refugee registration system known as the Refugee and Asylum Seeker Database, or DPP. Will this pave the way for greater rights and protections for refugees in Malaysia? To help us unpack this database, we speak with Aslam Abd Jalil, Senior Lecturer at the International Institute of Public Policy and Management, Universiti Malaya.

The Home Ministry has announced plans to introduce a national refugee registration system known as the Refugee and Asylum Seeker Database, or DPP. Will this pave the way for greater rights and protections for refugees in Malaysia? To help us unpack this database, we speak with Aslam Abd Jalil, Senior Lecturer at the International Institute of Public Policy and Management, Universiti Malaya.

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.

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Will Refugees Finally Gain Access To Basic Services?

The Malaysia-US Agreement for Reciprocal Trade (ART) is up in the air after the US Supreme Court struck down President Trump's tariffs in February. What lessons should Malaysia learn from negotiating the controversial deal? Trade expert Dr. Jayant Menon of the ISEAS Yusof Ishak Institute weighs in.



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The Malaysia-US Agreement for Reciprocal Trade (ART) is up in the air after the US Supreme Court struck down President Trump's tariffs in February. What lessons should Malaysia learn from negotiating the controversial deal? Trade expert Dr. Jayant Menon of the ISEAS Yusof Ishak Institute weighs in.Image Credit: Shutterstock.

The Malaysia-US ART That Fell Apart

In recent days, Malaysia’s political landscape is entering a new phase of realignment as UMNO welcomes back prodigal members, MUDA has a new president and Perikatan Nasional has a new chairman. Azmi Hassan, senior fellow at the Nusantara Academy for Strategic Research, shares his views on how these developments might shape the landscape heading into GE16.



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In recent days, Malaysia’s political landscape is entering a new phase of realignment as UMNO welcomes back prodigal members, MUDA has a new president and Perikatan Nasional has a new chairman. Azmi Hassan, senior fellow at the Nusantara Academy for Strategic Research, shares his views on how these developments might shape the landscape heading into GE16.Image Credit: Shutterstock

Malaysia’s Political Realignment : Gearing Up For GE16

Malaysia’s vehicle financing landscape is undergoing a major shift with the implementation of the Hire Purchase (Amendment) Act 2026, which could be more favourable for car buyers going forward. Idham Idris, Director of Corporate Treasury Investment Services at Wealth Vantage Advisory, discusses how the new rules could affect Malaysian consumers.



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Malaysia’s vehicle financing landscape is undergoing a major shift with the implementation of the Hire Purchase (Amendment) Act 2026, which could be more favourable for car buyers going forward. Idham Idris, Director of Corporate Treasury Investment Services at Wealth Vantage Advisory, discusses how the new rules could affect Malaysian consumers.The First Look is brought to you by HLB Priority. We know what your real priorities are.

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