Pope Francis will be undertaking one of his most ambitious trips since becoming pope in 2013, travelling 30,000km to visit Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, East Timor and Singapore in September.
The ever-changing global dynamics present an opportunity for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations to reassess its role, vision, and responsibilities. As the Asean Summit in Jakarta approaches, the region faces an imperative: to shape its destiny in a manner that’s cognizant of its diverse challenges, from human rights to climate change. The new Asean vision must rise to meet these challenges head-on.
As RM15 million goes to football and RM20 million to e-sports, critics question whether funding priorities reflect merit or strong networks in Malaysian sports
