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1 week ago | 
moderndiplomacy.eu | Ahmad Ibrahim
The current Iran-Israel conflict has rapidly escalated into a major non-contact kinetic war of attrition. The conflict ignited when Israel preventively struck Iranian military, civil, and nuclear infrastructure using airstrikes, drones, and covert operations.
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1 week ago | 
twentytwo13.my | Ahmad Ibrahim
Malaysia’s gig economy has gone mainstream. From ride-hailing and food delivery to freelance design and digital marketing, more Malaysians are turning to gig work as a primary or supplementary source of income. According to recent estimates, over 1.12 million Malaysians are now part of the gig workforce – a number that continues to climb as people seek flexible, on-demand opportunities in an increasingly uncertain job market.
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3 weeks ago | 
twentytwo13.my | Ahmad Ibrahim
With the recent announcement of the United States pulling out of United Nations (UN) climate agreements, many are concerned the global sustainability agenda may be at risk. It may even be derailed. This is because the US is among the largest contributors to global carbon emissions. Its withdrawal would be a major setback. The world today exhibits many characteristics of a chaotic state. Traditional norms, systems, and expectations are being upended at an unprecedented pace.
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1 month ago | 
twentytwo13.my | Ahmad Ibrahim
The world is reeling. The United States’ announcement of sweeping new tariffs on nearly all countries has rattled global markets. Malaysia faces a 24 per cent tariff under what Washington calls “reciprocal tariff rates” – aimed at neutralising America’s trade deficits with the rest of the world. But economists are questioning the rationale behind the numbers.
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1 month ago | 
twentytwo13.my | Ahmad Ibrahim
All wish for a sustained global economy. Few would dispute that economic prosperity is the root driver of sustainability. Economic sustainability is impossible without due care of the planet and people. The planet represents nature and the environment. Nature is critical in sustaining the global economy. The economy cannot prosper without vibrant natural capital. Any disturbance to nature – such as climate change, pollution, and depleting resources – can paralyse the economy.
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1 month ago | 
malaysia.news.yahoo.com | Ahmad Ibrahim
All wish for a sustained global economy. Few would dispute that economic prosperity is the root driver of sustainability. Economic sustainability is impossible without due care of the planet and people. The planet represents nature and the environment. Nature is critical in sustaining the global economy. The economy cannot prosper without vibrant natural capital. Any disturbance to nature – such as climate change, pollution, and depleting resources – can paralyse the economy.
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1 month ago | 
utusan.com.my | Ahmad Ibrahim
PERTUMBUHAN ekonomi menjadi agenda utama semua negara namun, bagaimana pertumbuhannya boleh dicapai secara mampan? Ketika ini, dunia dilihat mula beralih kepada ekonomi kitaran (guna-pulang-cipta semula) sebagai alternatif kepada model ekonomi linear tradisional (ambil-guna-buang). Salah satu sebabnya kerana sumber semula jadi seperti mineral, air dan bahan fosil semakin berkurangan. Ekonomi kitaran mengoptimumkan penggunaan sumber melalui kecekapan, kitar semula, guna semula dan pengurangan sisa.
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1 month ago | 
utusan.com.my | Ahmad Ibrahim
KEPUTUSAN peperiksaan Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) 2024 yang diumumkan pada 24 April lalu menarik perhatian banyak pihak, bukan hanya kerana prestasi keseluruhan, tetapi lebih kepada isu-isu yang membayangi pencapaian pelajar. Walaupun ramai berjaya dengan cemerlang, namun data yang dikeluarkan Kementerian Pendidikan menunjukkan terdapat seramai 1,789 calon yang gagal dalam semua mata pelajaran meningkat berbanding 1,467 calon pada tahun sebelumnya.
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1 month ago | 
taxexecutive.org | Ahmad Ibrahim
For the last several years we’ve heard that artificial intelligence (AI) is here and it’s changing the world. Yet look around—what’s changed? Sure, chatbots galore are ready to answer a question or two without your sitting on hold. And yes, dozens of tweets and LinkedIn posts are clearly penned by writers who have never eaten a hot dog or seen a sunset. But what about AI applications that fundamentally change the workflow and the productivity of your company? Those are harder to find.
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2 months ago | 
malaysiakini.com | Ahmad Ibrahim
LETTER | On April 15, Malaysia bade farewell to another exemplary Malaysian, Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, the country’s fifth prime minister. Fondly known as Pak Lah, he was a leader of quiet strength, a man of principle, and a true patriot who steered Malaysia with wisdom and compassion. He, however, also had a share of being hounded by fellow politicians, all because he wanted to bring much-needed reform to the country.
