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THE MERIDIAN: Malaysia at the Crossroads of U.S.-China Tech Rivalry

THE MERIDIAN: Malaysia at the Crossroads of U.S.-China Tech Rivalry

Malaysia faces dual pressures: U.S. demands over Nvidia chip controls and MAHB cyberattack, while Trump administration struggles with fallout from Signal breach. Regional tensions heighten as Chinese hackers target Asian telecoms.

THE MERIDIAN: Bangladesh's ARSA Arrest, Malaysia's Humanitarian Diplomacy, and Thailand's Insurgency Challenge

THE MERIDIAN: Bangladesh's ARSA Arrest, Malaysia's Humanitarian Diplomacy, and Thailand's Insurgency Challenge

THE MERIDIAN: Malaysia's ASEAN Chairmanship: A Test of Regional Diplomacy

THE MERIDIAN: Malaysia's ASEAN Chairmanship: A Test of Regional Diplomacy

THE MERIDIAN: Southeast Asia's Pivot to BRICS: A Pragmatic Hedge or a Geopolitical Gamble?

THE MERIDIAN: Southeast Asia's Pivot to BRICS: A Pragmatic Hedge or a Geopolitical Gamble?

THE MERIDIAN: Trump's Return to the White House and What to Expect

THE MERIDIAN: Trump's Return to the White House and What to Expect

Trump's projected return sparks Chinese business exodus to Southeast Asia, while Washington's silence over attacks on Malaysian peacekeepers signals deeper shifts. Both trends push Malaysia and its neighbours to recalibrate relations as American reliability wanes.