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    New threats to palm oil

    New threats to palm oil

    HIDDEN AGENDA: Under the guise of saving the environment, some nations' laws impede the import of palm oil

    The future of East Asian speedsters

    The future of East Asian speedsters

    NEITHER PERMANENT NOR ASSURED: These countries should make the most of the present to develop their economies

    Defending a venerable institution

    PROVEN METTLE: UiTM graduates are highly sought after

    Malaysia's nine lives for Asean

    LOOKING FORWARD: Asean-centric policy to continue with Asean Community

      Bali struggles with 'progress'

    Bali struggles with 'progress'

    'DARK SIDE': Island strikes a balance between over-commercialisation and keeping its natural environment, writes Edward Parker

     Crying need to solve haze problem

    Crying need to solve haze problem

    CALL FOR ACTION: All Asean members must act fast to tackle this annual phenomenon

    300-year ties with S. Africa

    POLITICAL AND PERSONAL: Successive leaders in both countries have built on bonds of the past

    Kelantan MB negotiates political tightrope

    MIDDLE GROUND: He seeks to strike a balance between working with the opposition pact and cooperating with the Federal Government

    Bill schools Barry on Syria

    Bill schools Barry on Syria

    RESPONSE TO CRISIS: After dithering over what to do, President Obama was taken to the leadership woodshed by Bill Clinton

    Mafta opens gates for wider trade

    FREE TRADE: Victoria adds value as Malaysia's 'strategic bridge' into the Australian market

    The cost of social mobility in Egypt

    The cost of social mobility in Egypt

    RAISED EXPECTATIONS: Economic and political success can bring new challenges

    Power problem looms in Pakistan

    Power problem looms in Pakistan

    WOES: The nuclear-armed nation can't deliver a reliable power supply to its citizens, writes Rebecca Santana

    Slow down, breathe  and enjoy the sights

    Slow down, breathe and enjoy the sights

    ADJUSTING YOUR PACE: Travelling with my parents allowed me to notice things that I missed

    It takes more than weapons in Syria

    It takes more than weapons in Syria

    ENDGAME: Negotiating for a settlement with Assad may be a better strategy, write Peter Apps and Myra Macdonald

    Friend, why do you want to work?

    IT'S NOT JUST ABOUT MAMMON: Ask yourself, and you may yet find and keep something important to your spirit

    The father as a provider and a protector

    STRENGTH: Having him makes us feel secure and know that we will not be in want