Diplomatically Qatar is a lone ranger, trying hard to free itself from Saudi's influences and going its own way.

The incident not only has a far-flung effect on the stability of the Middle East but could also affect the global energy supply chain, and hence, oil prices.

IDEAS has made five suggestions for Budget 2018, all focusing on financial governance of the country.

While we have to admit that public security in this country indeed has much room for improvement, there is no way we should allow a foreigner to wickedly smear the country's reputation with such a brainless prank.

People are increasingly intolerant and oblivious to the rule of law spirit as they become more and more inclined to resort to violence at the slightest provocation.

We must face the realities of a more competitive and digitalized economy or lose out to the rest of the world.

Policies, or rather mispolicies, are not the only things that kill our competitiveness. Retrogressive politicking is another.

The EC Chairman has not had any meetings with Bersih 2.0 or any Pakatan party, and his office did not reply to letters on electoral reforms for GE14.

We must be concerned enough to ask whether this is just a mere slip or could it be the beginning of a trend.

While you publicly spat about who should be PM you are alienating an electorate who are hungry for change.