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Malaysia is facing mounting pressure to reform its water sector amid rising costs, ageing pipes, and climate volatility. S Piarapakaran, President of the Association of Water and Energy Research Malaysia (AWER), talks about the challenges of non-revenue water and infrastructure backlogs, even as the government reviews water tariffs in 10 states.

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Malaysia is facing mounting pressure to reform its water sector amid rising costs, ageing pipes, and climate volatility. S Piarapakaran, President of the Association of Water and Energy Research Malaysia (AWER), talks about the challenges of non-revenue water and infrastructure backlogs, even as the government reviews water tariffs in 10 states.

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Malaysia is facing mounting pressure to reform its water sector amid rising costs, ageing pipes, and climate volatility. S Piarapakaran, President of the Association of Water and Energy Research Malaysia (AWER), talks about the challenges of non-revenue water and infrastructure backlogs, even as the government reviews water tariffs in 10 states.

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International student enrollment continues to lag behind targets, even as Kuala Lumpur secured 12th place in the 2026 QS Best Student Cities ranking. Economist Dr. Geoffrey Williams, Founder of Williams Business Consultancy, discusses the challenges facing the sector, despite a rise in students from China.

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With just two weeks to go before the extended tariff deadline, Malaysia may be forced to accept a one-sided trade agreement. Business writer Pankaj C. Kumar weighs in on what’s at stake for Malaysia and why, in the end, these tariffs could backfire on the American economy.

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The world's largest publicly traded dating app companies have seen a drop in earnings and paid subscriptions, reflecting a shift in consumer behaviour resulting in a structural slowdown in user engagement. Nicole D’Souza from Bloomberg Intelligence breaks down what’s behind the slowdown, which platforms are still standing strong, and how AI might shape the future of online dating.

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With the Freedom of Information Act set to be tabled by year’s end, Dr. Punitha Silivarajoo, Deputy Director General (Policy & Development) at the Legal Affairs Division, Prime Minister’s Department, discusses what it will take for the legislation to deliver true transparency and empower the rakyat with meaningful access to public information.

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The tech sector is still running hot with generative AI igniting unprecedented gains and propelling giants like Nvidia to new highs. Jonathan Curtis, CIO of Franklin Equity Group, talks to us about how with valuation as elevated as they are now, are there still legs to this rally?

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The country is still waiting for the appointment of Malaysia's top judges. We ask Ragunath Kesavan, Former President, Malaysian Bar Council & Commissioner, SUHAKAM if there is a current judicial crisis and what should the priorities of this Madani government be to resolve the issues.

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President Donald Trump is now threatening 100% tariffs on Russia and its trade partners unless the Ukraine war ends within 50 days, a 180° turn from his praises of President Vladimir Putin previously. Dr Alexey Muraviev, Associate Professor in National Security and Strategic Studies at Curtin University, for insights into the shifting dynamics of this global conflict.

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