Asean nations should urge US and China to curb their rivalry, says prof

Asean nations should urge US and China to curb their rivalry, says prof

PETALING JAYA: South-East Asian countries must tell both the United States and China that their increasing rivalry could impair the region’s growth, says a professor of international relations. Prof Kishore Mahbubani, a Distinguished Fellow at the Asia Research Institute, National University of Singapore, said the region will be affected by the turbulence, adding that countries … Read more

Opinion | If Deng Xiaoping were alive, he would worry about China’s shifting priorities

Opinion | If Deng Xiaoping were alive, he would worry about China’s shifting priorities

Now that China is at a crossroads again, amid widespread concerns over the direction of the country and the state of its economy, remembering Deng has taken on a special significance. Deng, who died in 1997 at the age of 92, would have been heartened but unsurprised to see that China’s economy has become the … Read more

Opinion | Conflict or cooperation – how will US election affect China relations?

Opinion | Conflict or cooperation – how will US election affect China relations?

The contrasting visions of the two leading candidates – former US president and Republican nominee Donald Trump and Vice-President Kamala Harris, the Democratic nominee – present somewhat divergent paths forward. Each has profound implications not only for the two countries involved but for the entire global order. Trump has signalled an intention to double down … Read more

Sports event strengthens cooperation between law enforcement

Sports event strengthens cooperation between law enforcement

MELAKA: Organising sports between law enforcement agencies can strengthen cooperation among personnel to maintain the security of participating countries, says Melaka Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh. He highlighted this during the 35th Rujirawongse Cup Rugby Championship between the police and the Thai police held at Hang Jebat Stadium on Thursday (Aug 15). “I … Read more