KSInsights: June 2025

Published on 24 Jul 2025

This edition of KSInsights explores the dismantling of systems, community dynamics, racism, the role of women in ASEAN, and the rise of A.I, among other compelling topics.

These new articles encourage us to think deeper, critically engage and attempt to see the world through a rapidly changing lens.

First Look:

• Malaysia needs to get serious about A.I 
  Zaim Mohzani
  “Malaysia is not behind in conversation but we are behind in execution. The infrastructure is missing. Policy leadership is unclear. Adoption across government ministries is slow. AI is not yet treated as a national priority. That needs to change.”
• Malaysia’s Midterm Reckoning: Is Anwar’s Unity Government Losing the Plot?
  Dr. Syaza Syukri
  “From day one, the unity government has faced allegations of institutional inertia, civil service resistance, and potential “deep state” pushback. While these allegations remain largely unproven, the symbolic significance of Putrajaya, the administrative heart of the government, being won by Radzi Jidin from the opposition Perikatan Nasional should not be overlooked.”
• Will ASEAN’s Peace Agenda Include Women and Youth
  Elisa Shafiqah
  “Much of Malaysia’s engagement with the WPS agenda has been consultative in form but not in substance. Civil society organizations, particularly those working with women in conflict-affected or marginalized communities, are often invited to stakeholder briefings or dialogues. Yet these engagements are typically one-way, offering little room for genuine co-creation. While inputs may be acknowledged in reports or communiqués, they rarely shape actual policy.”