Tensions between India and Pakistan have reignited after four gunmen in Kashmir killed twenty-six people, mostly Indian tourists. Now, questions arise about the possibility of war between the two countries. We spoke to Amit Ranjan, a Research Fellow at the National University Singapore’s Institute of South Asian Studies about what comes next.

Other stories we covered:

• What protections are there for Malaysian creatives?: The Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry is facing allegations of plagiarism from creative consultancy Current Media Group over Malaysia’s Osaka Expo pavilion. Intellectual property lawyer Foong Cheng Leong explains what protections exist for original ideas and what legal recourse may be available.
• BN retains their Ayer Kuning seat: Barisan Nasional’s Dr Mohammad Yusri Bakir wins Ayer Kuning with a strong lead, even as voter turnout plunges to 58%. Merdeka Centre’s Ben Suffian weighs in on what the results reveal about voter sentiment and campaign strategies.
• Are we doing enough for Malayan Tapirs?: With roadkill and habitat loss threatening the endangered Malayan tapir, conservationists warn the species could vanish without stronger protection measures. Malaysian Nature Society Executive Director Shan Mugaraj Subramaniam discusses the urgent steps needed to secure the tapir’s future.
• Casual racism ahead of Singapore elections: A Singapore Democratic Party candidate’s racial slur during a rally has ignited backlash just days before polls open. We discuss the broader conversation on racism in Singapore’s politics take center stage.

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