Invasion of the Cyber Troops

Social media manipulation is becoming increasingly common in online discourse, often with the involvement of state agents using cyber troops.  The Oxford Internet Institute is carrying out ongoing research, through the Computational Propaganda Project, to better understand the strategies being depl…

Invasion of the Cyber Troops

Social media manipulation is becoming increasingly common in online discourse, often with the involvement of state agents using cyber troops.  The Oxford Internet Institute is carrying out ongoing research, through the Computational Propaganda Project, to better understand the strategies being depl…

Escape Plan to Cyprus for Cambodia’s Elite?

While Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen aims to project a humble and patriotic persona, his family members and close associates have been more willing to showcase lavish lifestyles abroad. We speak to Reuters’ Special Correspondent Clare Baldwin on an article she co-authored tracing the financial as…

Market Forces should Dictate Mergers and Acquisitions in the Malaysian Insurance Industry.

Joyce Goh, Senior Editor at The Edge reviews her exclusive no holds barred interview with CEO of Allianz Malaysia, Zakri Khir focusing on M&A's in the insurance space and how distrust remains a problem. We also ask her about her op-ed piece on maternity leave that dispels all notions that it is jus…

Owning PLUS - Government, Private, or the People?

The PLUS highway has attracted 4 bids so far, from a diverse stable of private sector players. To untangle some of the threads of this story, we speak to P. Gunasegaram, Editor-in-Chief of Focus Malaysia, about his recent article tackling the complexities of this takeover saga.

Owning PLUS - Government, Private, or the People?

The PLUS highway has attracted 4 bids so far, from a diverse stable of private sector players. To untangle some of the threads of this story, we speak to P. Gunasegaram, Editor-in-Chief of Focus Malaysia, about his recent article tackling the complexities of this takeover saga.

National Transport Policy - Directions without a Map?

The National Transport Policy (NTP) is out but are there really any hard policies here? Roshan speaks to Daniel about his analysis of the NTP, the biggest problem in our transport system as well as thoughts on Budget 2020 and the fuel subsidy.

National Transport Policy - Directions without a Map?

The National Transport Policy (NTP) is out but are there really any hard policies here? Roshan speaks to Daniel about his analysis of the NTP, the biggest problem in our transport system as well as thoughts on Budget 2020 and the fuel subsidy.

Budget 2020 - a Full House in Parliament

Continuing our spotlight on Budget 2020, on Pressing Matters today we speak to veteran journalist Keith Kam, head of the BFM News Team, and Dhanya Nair, BFM News reporter, about their experience covering the budget tabling.

Hong Kong Protests: No End In Sight

As China celebrated its 70th anniversary last week, anti-government protests continue to rock Hong Kong. For an on-the-ground perspective, we speak to James Ross and discuss reactions to the escalating violence, the experience of media personnel as well as the impact on public-police dynamics on th…