With the launch of Operations Epic Fury and Roaring Lion, the United States and Israel have moved beyond containment to a direct military campaign for regime change in Tehran - and Dr Malcolm Davis, Security Analyst, Australian Strategic Policy Institute will be joining us to discuss the military capabilities shown by the US, Israel and Iran.

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With the launch of Operations Epic Fury and Roaring Lion, the United States and Israel have moved beyond containment to a direct military campaign for regime change in Tehran - and Dr Malcolm Davis, Security Analyst, Australian Strategic Policy Institute will be joining us to discuss the military capabilities shown by the US, Israel and Iran. Image Credit: Shutterstock

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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Will US / Israel or Iran Prevail in the Battlefield? 

Allegations of a so-called “corporate mafia” have cast a spotlight on Malaysia’s anti-graft framework, raising questions about institutional integrity and political accountability. Ibrahim Suffian, Programme Director, Merdeka Centre, shares his take on the scrutiny that's now directed at the leadership of the MACC and the response from Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.

Allegations of a so-called “corporate mafia” have cast a spotlight on Malaysia’s anti-graft framework, raising questions about institutional integrity and political accountability. Ibrahim Suffian, Programme Director, Merdeka Centre, shares his take on the scrutiny that's now directed at the leadership of the MACC and the response from Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.

Madani Government and the “Corporate Mafia” Fallout

Electricity costs are shifting, even without a headline tariff hike, as rebates narrow and global fuel prices move. That raises a bigger question about how much of this is already feeding into everyday expenses. We look at what consumers are actually paying, who is feeling the strain, and what may come next with Saravanan Thambirajah, CEO of the Federation of Malaysian Consumers Associations (FOMCA).

Electricity costs are shifting, even without a headline tariff hike, as rebates narrow and global fuel prices move. That raises a bigger question about how much of this is already feeding into everyday expenses. We look at what consumers are actually paying, who is feeling the strain, and what may come next with Saravanan Thambirajah, CEO of the Federation of Malaysian Consumers Associations (FOMCA).

Higher Electricity Tariffs to Affect Malaysian Consumers

The government’s work-from-home directive aims to ease an energy crunch, but it may come with hidden economic costs. As fuel savings are weighed against shifting utility burdens, weaker urban footfall, and potential disruptions to productivity, is this a smart short-term fix or a policy that risks distorting markets and dampening economic activity?

The government’s work-from-home directive aims to ease an energy crunch, but it may come with hidden economic costs. As fuel savings are weighed against shifting utility burdens, weaker urban footfall, and potential disruptions to productivity, is this a smart short-term fix or a policy that risks distorting markets and dampening economic activity?

Will US / Israel or Iran Prevail in the Battlefield?

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