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Russia's invasion of Ukraine is fast escalating into a globally significant event with many more world players getting increasingly involved, including the US, Germany, and China.

Dr. Malcolm Davis, the Senior Analyst in Defence Strategy and Capability, Australian Strategic Policy Institute, expands on the implications.

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Global and local volatility begs for more policy clarity, further adding impetus for Malaysian Parliamentary reform, not to mention much-needed legislation on anti-party hopping and gender equality. Aira Azhari, Manager, Democracy and Governance Unit at the think-tank IDEAS, discusses. Image Credit: Calvin Chan/Shutterstock.com

With oil prices potentially hitting 120 dollars per barrel, Julia Goh from UOB articulates the net benefit (or cost) to the Malaysian Economy and how it would put pressure on the cost of living for Malaysians. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com

Russia's invasion of Ukraine is fast escalating into a globally significant event with many more world players getting increasingly involved, including the US, Germany, and China.

Dr. Malcolm Davis, the Senior Analyst in Defence Strategy and Capability, Australian Strategic Policy Institute, expands on the implications.

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The Malaysian government's latest statement on the situation in Ukraine has been criticized by some observers as not going far enough; the same applies for the recent statement issued by ASEAN Foreign Ministers. We discuss the significance of language in international diplomacy and the considerations at play in Malaysia's stance with Thomas Daniel of ISIS. Image Credit: EPA-EFE

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Johor's polls are seeing an unprecedented number of candidates, laying a potential template for soon-to-ensue GE15. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com

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Bernard Aw, Economist for Asia Pacific, Coface, spells out the trade and economic ramifications from the escalating Russia-Ukraine conflict. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com

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Beginning 1 March, people categorized as close contacts of positive Covid-19 cases will not have to undergo quarantine if they are asymptomatic and have received a third booster vaccine dose. We speak to epidemiologist Dr. Sanjay Rampal on the rationale for the policy as well as the challenge of balancing different interests as we head towards an endemic phase of Covid-19. Image Credit: Alen Thien / Shutterstock.com

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Johor's polls are seeing an unprecedented number of candidates, laying a potential template for soon-to-ensue GE15. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com

Bernard Aw, Economist for Asia Pacific, Coface, spells out the trade and economic ramifications from the escalating Russia-Ukraine conflict. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com