Opinion

Many environmentalists laughed when the United Nations announced that the United Arab Emirates would host its 2023 climate summit, known as COP. A climate summit in an oil state? The laughter grew louder when the UAE announced that Sultan Al Jaber, the chairman of its national oil firm, would become president. Al Jaber is precisely the type of ally the …

After a hotpot restaurant in Bangkok’s Chinatown used social media to rail against foreign visitors running businesses illegally and elbowing out local residents, Bangkok’s Chinatown has become the latest arena for an ongoing tussle over the influence of Chinese citizens in Thailand. This dispute has been going on for some time now. The massive funds and relationships with individuals in …

Andrew Tate has earned his life via controversies. Since his arrest in Romania on allegations of rape, human trafficking, and organized crime, substantial media attention has mostly highlighted his sexist beliefs. This is significant, as he is a literal influencer. Tate has seen a meteoric climb to worldwide recognition and a viral reach that most of his colleagues can only …

Mount Kilimanjaro is one of the most well-known mountains in the world, and it even appears in the opening credits of The Lion King. It dominates the landscape of northern Tanzania, close to the Kenyan border in a region of Africa called the Great Rift Valley by geologists. Kilimanjaro is an extinct volcano that rises to a height of 19,341 …

Unlike other children his age, Kai (not his real name) spent little time playing with other children. Sometimes he would inform his mother that he had no pals at school. “I have been referred to as ‘fatty’ and ‘chubby’ by peers. It made me feel different from them, therefore I rarely interacted with or played with them,” he explained. Kai …

Even if you’ve never played it, if you’re a lover of video games, you know that The Last of Us is one of the most acclaimed titles. It is a totally immersive experience with one of the most memorable tales. Therefore, the fandom has high expectations on this front. And even if you don’t play video games, this program, starring …

In the first leg of the AFF Cup semi-final, Malaysia defeated Thailand 1-0. A few days later, though, we were eliminated in the second leg. The bliss was fleeting. Nevertheless, every time one of our national sports teams achieves success, there is an enormous tsunami of nationalism. However, Harimau Malaysia’s victory in the first leg also showed the most undesired …

When Manila’s airspace went dark on January 1st, stranding around 65,000 passengers at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport, discussions about privatizing the airport and essential services such as air traffic control soon spread. There have been several attempts to privatize the airport, with some of the country’s wealthiest individuals teaming together to fund the P102 billion refurbishment. However, the plans …

At his first news conference as Malaysia’s prime minister, Anwar Ibrahim pledged to protect the constitutionally mandated special rights of the Malay majority and the status of Islam. Upon being confirmed as prime minister during the May 2018 elections, Mahathir Mohamad also pledged to preserve Malay and Muslim interests. Despite their stark contrasts, the two Malay political heroes followed a …

As we go towards 2023, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim will encounter formidable obstacles as he navigates the country’s economy. With his vast expertise and intelligence, Anwar is the ideal choice to guide us through the obstacles that will arise when the world economy enters challenging times. The forecasts for the coming year are not favorable. According to the International Monetary …