by Sophie Lemière | May 2, 2025 | Blog, Opinion Pieces
Malaysia’s constitution guarantees citizenship to children discovered abandoned with no known parents. Yet, in practice, civil servants often refuse to apply this provision, resulting in thousands of stateless children. The arrest of 10 individuals involved in a birth... 
by Sophie Lemière | Apr 22, 2025 | Blog, Opinion Pieces
Malaysia hopes to attract over 35 million tourists in 2026, but its current approach raises questions about long-term sustainability and environmental impact. KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has plans to bring in 31.4 million tourists this year and 35.6 million tourists in... 
by Sophie Lemière | Mar 10, 2025 | Blog, Opinion Pieces
Malaysia’s political landscape is dominated by ageing leaders, with key figures well into their 70s, 80s and even 90s. KUALA LUMPUR: By the end of 2025, some of Malaysia’s most prominent figures will be well into their twilight years. Mr Mahathir Mohamad – who... 
by Sophie Lemière | Feb 18, 2025 | Blog, Opinion Pieces
Malaysia Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s PKR party is set to hold its internal election soon, but a proposal to forgo contests for its top two leadership positions has raised concerns about the party’s democratic integrity. KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s Parti Keadilan... 
by Sophie Lemière | Jan 21, 2025 | Blog, Opinion Pieces
Recently, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim made headlines when he urged young IT developers and tech professionals to incorporate Islamic values into artificial intelligence (AI) systems, arguing that this would ensure that AI serves humanity in a more ethical...