A report by Asia Centre reveals how climate disinformation in Malaysia marginalizes Indigenous Peoples, specifically within the Bumiputera category. It highlights four misleading narratives that exacerbate inequalities and undermine land rights. Proposed amendments to the Aboriginal Peoples Act aim to rectify these injustices, but their effectiveness remains uncertain.
Dr. James Gomez: Malaysia played its part, but geopolitical muscle still matters most in ASEAN diplomacy. By TENGKU NOOR SHAMSIAH TENGKU ABDULLAH KUALA LUMPUR, 29 July – Malaysia’s role in brokering the Cambodia–Thailand ceasefire has been widely acknowledged as a timely diplomatic effort under its ASEAN Chairmanship. Yet, according to Dr. James Gomez, Regional Director…
Despite lofty declarations, Dr. James Gomez warns ASEAN’s rigid structure and weak Myanmar stance threaten its future relevance. By Tengku Noor Shamsiah Tengku Abdullah KUALA LUMPUR, May 31 – The 46th ASEAN Summit, hosted in Kuala Lumpur from May 26–27, marked a pivotal moment in Malaysia’s 2025 ASEAN Chairmanship. Held under the theme “Inclusivity and…
