Malaysia’s data centre boom: Seizing opportunities, powering a sustainable future
Malaysia is on the cusp of a data centre revolution. The global demand for data storage—projected to grow from 10.1 zettabytes (ZB) in 2023 to 21ZB by 2027 (IDC, 2023, as cited in JLL, 2024)—presents both a challenge and a golden opportunity. Major cloud providers are investing billions in Malaysia, signalling confidence in its potential as a regional hub for digital infrastructure.
Time to UN-Seat U.S. on the UN Security Council
In recent months, the United States has made a habit of exiting international organisations, from the World Health Organization (WHO) to the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC).
Talk abound of rift between Bersatu top two
PETALING JAYA: During this year’s Chinese New Year celebrations, the absence of Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin and Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin from attending open houses and events together has fueled speculation of a growing rift between the Bersatu president and his deputy.
More support, less prejudice
Let’s give Malaysia the backing it deserves as it navigates the Asean chairmanship.
Rising above Trump tariffs: How a resilient global economy outlasts US protectionism
AS US tariff threats dominate headlines and markets reel, concerns mount from Washington to Kuala Lumpur.
Asean's misunderstood 'Retreat Diplomacy'
As Malaysia concluded the first month of its Asean chairmanship in January 2025, there is a tendency by some commentators to measure its potential and pulse on the basis of one-off events, one of which is the Asean Foreign Ministers Retreat in Langkawi.
Malaysia's chairmanship of Asean and related summits in 2025 explained
When Laos handed the Chairmanship of Asean and Related Summits to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on Oct 14, 2024, Malaysia was certain that it could accept the proverbial baton and carry the race of the Association of South-East Asian Nations (Asean) forward.
China’s AI quantum leap: The dawn of a new AI order
ARTIFICIAL Intelligence (AI) propels modern technology, reshaping industries and national strategies alike.
Worrying that Trump's choice for Defence Secretary struggled to name Asean countries
IT'S not exactly the best start, but there is still time for Pete Hegseth, President Donald Trump's choice for Defence Secretary, to learn and catch up.
Bridging East and West: How Malaysia can seize the AI and climate initiative
BUILDING upon the vision outlined in my previous editorial Active neutrality in the pursuit of AI innovation, Malaysia has the potential and unique opportune moment to establish itself as a global leader in artificial intelligence (AI) and climate innovation.
Shifting power in global health: Time for Malaysia to lead the way
AS THE Asean chair this year, Malaysia faces a critical opportunity –not only to guide regional diplomacy but to establish itself as a global leader in reshaping and decolonising global health.
Reflections from London: Shaping bilateral ties with a more active UK
HELD up by conflicting schedules and a general election which saw the Labour party, having hibernated in their winter of discontent for 15 years, finally returning to power with an overwhelming majority, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's working visit to London couldn't have been longer in the making.