Asia markets close mixed as oil extends gains; Fed awaited

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Stocks in Asia closed mixed as oil prices extended gains and the dollar trod water ahead of the end of the FOMC's meeting.

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Civil societies must change roles and relationship in new Malaysia

The recently-concluded 14th general election (GE14) certainly provided hope to Malaysians who have been pursuing change over the years. Besides political parties, there are many civil society and social movement groups, or whatever terms we want to call them,who contributed towards this new Malaysia and this should not be neglected. They have been fighting for …

by Urwah Saari
International Development Analyst

Emerging donors in an ever-changing development’s game

In the foreign aid seminar at the International Development Department this week, Professor Amis talked about emerging donors in international development assistance. The emergence of new donors including China, the Arab’s countries and the BRICS bloc (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa) among others in recent years has changed in what I defined as ‘development’s …

by Urwah Saari
International Development Analyst

Politik Pragmatis & Keputusasaan Publik

Saya menyalahkan elit-elit politik dalam ketidaktenangan yang terjadi sekarang, langkah-langkah pragmatis mereka yang saat ini menghasilkan perkara yang sangat sensitif. Ketika menjelang pengukuhan calon untuk Pilkada sebetulnya saya sudah memprediksi akan adanya blunder. Walaupun dalam kacamata politik hal ini biasa, dalam ruang lingkup publik ada perkara luar biasa, yakni ketidak berdayaan terhadap langkah-langkah politik para politikus dan partai, seolah-olah optimisme …

by Abdullah A Afifi
Business & Public Policy Analyst

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