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Political Fragmentation in Sabah: Unpacking the KDM Unity Paradox and Its Implications for Penang

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Political Fragmentation in Sabah: Unpacking the KDM Unity Paradox and Its Implications for Penang

Recent developments within Sabah’s political landscape, particularly the warning issued by the PBS information chief regarding multi-cornered electoral fights among Kadazan, Dusun, and Murut (KDM)-based parties, signal a deepening dissonance between political rhetoric and ground realities. The expressed concern that calls for KDM unity mask underlying factionalism offers

By Paul Allen
Japan’s Missile Deployment in Yonaguni: Strategic Implications for Penang’s Economic and Policy Landscape

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Japan’s Missile Deployment in Yonaguni: Strategic Implications for Penang’s Economic and Policy Landscape

Japan’s recent decision to deploy medium-range surface-to-air missiles to Yonaguni, a quiet island on its southernmost edge, marks a significant escalation in regional security dynamics. This move, aimed at countering increasing military threats, underscores the intensifying strategic contest in East Asia. For Penang—a vital economic hub intrinsically linked

By Paul Allen