Russia’s battlefield woes reflect failure at the top
For authoritarians such as the Russian president, Vladimir Putin, the military can serve several functions. Not only is it a key aspect of maintaining manage and projecting power, but in Putin’s case it has served as a key national source to plunder for private wealth and to enrich key allies. Yet while the military […]
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When throwing things away becomes hard: How hoarding works
Hoarding was discussed within Parliament recently, with several MPs asking questions on what is being done about the issue. Experts broke down the complex issue in interviews with CNA938, including how these things accumulate.Continue Reading
When throwing things away becomes hard: Why people hoard
Hoarding was discussed in Parliament recently, with several MPs asking questions on what is being done about the problem. Experts broke down the complex issue in interviews with CNA938, including how these items accumulate.Continue Reading
Sarawakian author lands deal with international publisher
KUCHING: Sarawakian author Malcolm Mejin has landed a deal with international publishers Penguin Random House SEA for the next two titles in his Diary of a Rich Kid series. Read full storyContinue Reading
Malaysia ranks No. 7 in the world for most tweets on Korean content in 2022
While K-content still reigns supreme in the Asian region, Western countries in Europe and North America have joined in on the Hallyu craze. Read full storyContinue Reading
Be careful what you wish for in Russia’s defeat in Ukraine
Western pundits, analysts, as well as militaries are trumpeting Ukraine’s recent counter-offensive in its war along with Russia. To be sure, this is a blow against the developing authoritarian axis. But there are problems that many appear to be disregarding. Russian doctrine enables using nuclear weapons when its position on the battlefield is threatened. Moreover, on a […]
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Meeting of UMNO’s top leaders to discuss general election postponed: Malaysia PM Ismail Sabri
KUALA LUMPUR: A meeting of the “top five” leaders of the United Malays National Organisation (UMNO) to discuss the upcoming Malaysian general election has been delayed, Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob said on Wednesday (Sep 14). No new day has been set for that meeting, which was planned toContinue Reading
Man gets life imprisonment and caning for murdering fellow jogger in Punggol during ‘circuit breaker’
The victim, who was stabbed while jogging along Punggol Field Street, was killed “senselessly”, said the prosecutor.Continue Reading
Retired F-22s should go to Japan, not the boneyard
The Pentagon wants to retire dozens of F-22s rather than upgrade them, with the Department of Defense saying it can use the US$1 billion or so saved to upgrade its forces elsewhere. But these F-22s are very important and sending them into retirement when they can be a very effective deterrent for others is potentially a major mistake. Japan […]
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Two CNB officers found to have engaged in conspiracy to swap urine sample of suspected drug offender
A third CNB officer who was part of the conspiracy theory previously pleaded accountable and was given one-and-a-half year’s prison in August 2020.Continue Reading