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Commentary: Former Malaysia finance minister Daim Zainuddin shows how political legacies outlast controversy

Commentary: Former Malaysia finance minister Daim Zainuddin shows how political legacies outlast controversy

The death of former Malaysia finance minister Daim Zainuddin saw a rush of reverential tributes, despite corruption allegations against him, says Sophie Lemiere, a political anthropologist who specialises in Malaysian politics.

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Snap Insight: Ukraine’s first strike with US long-range missiles is an astute way of testing Russia

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Commentary: Najib still wields influence like no other in Malaysia, even behind bars

Commentary: Najib still wields influence like no other in Malaysia, even behind bars

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Commentary: Implications of Trump’s policies for Singapore’s economy

Commentary: Implications of Trump’s policies for Singapore’s economy

19/11/2024

Commentary: Biden makes a huge gamble by allowing Ukraine to strike inside Russia with US missiles – but it could pay off

Commentary: Biden makes a huge gamble by allowing Ukraine to strike inside Russia with US missiles – but it could pay off

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Commentary: The power of learning poetry by heart

19/11/2024

Commentary: US car industry is passing the baton to China with barely a fight

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18/11/2024

Commentary: Keeping our guard up against extremist groups ‘weaponising’ our youth

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Commentary: China’s overcapacity may become a Southeast Asia problem if Trump’s tariffs materialise

20/11/2024

Commentary: Investors, know when to put down the phone

Commentary: Investors, know when to put down the phone

21/11/2024

Snap Insight: Ukraine’s first strike with US long-range missiles is an astute way of testing Russia

Snap Insight: Ukraine’s first strike with US long-range missiles is an astute way of testing Russia

19/11/2024

Commentary: Najib still wields influence like no other in Malaysia, even behind bars

Commentary: Najib still wields influence like no other in Malaysia, even behind bars

19/11/2024

Commentary: Implications of Trump’s policies for Singapore’s economy

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19/11/2024

Commentary: Biden makes a huge gamble by allowing Ukraine to strike inside Russia with US missiles – but it could pay off

Commentary: Biden makes a huge gamble by allowing Ukraine to strike inside Russia with US missiles – but it could pay off

18/11/2024

Commentary: The power of learning poetry by heart

Commentary: The power of learning poetry by heart

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Commentary: US car industry is passing the baton to China with barely a fight

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Commentary: Keeping our guard up against extremist groups ‘weaponising’ our youth

Commentary: Keeping our guard up against extremist groups ‘weaponising’ our youth

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