Domestic Policy
Domestic Policy
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Domestic PolicyCan Malaysia Replicate South Korea’s Economic Miracle? Lessons from Wage-Led Growth
We should aim for an economy where wage increases drive sustainable progress—raising incomes, spurring innovation, retaining talent, and moving toward high‐income status.
By Chia Chu Hang -
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Reforming Prisons to Undermine Extremism: The Missing Link in MyPCVE
Acknowledging the subhuman conditions in Malaysian prisons, comprehensive prison reforms must be integrated into MyPCVE to counter prison radicalisation.
By Avyce Heng -
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The Hidden Influence: Why Malaysia Needs Lobbying Reform
The lack of transparency in lobbying has raised concerns over whether policies serve giant corporations rather than the public good.
By Chia Chu Hang -
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Bridging Mental Health and Public Safety: Enhancing Malaysia’s MyPCVE Framework
As depression rises and lone-wolf threats persist, integrating mental wellness into the MyPCVE framework is key to a safer future.
By Avyce Heng -
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The WBB System: A Symptom of Deeper Failures in Public Healthcare Policymaking
Our public healthcare system cannot afford to expend valuable time and other resources on initiatives that appear to rely on a speculative “hope it works” approach.
By Chia Chu Hang -
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Into The Dense Fog of the Petronas-Petros Dispute
Sarawak is within its right to reclaim its gas distribution, and the federal government should honour this. However, this high-risk, high-reward move must be carefully outlined and executed.
By Chia Chu Hang -
Domestic Policy
Refugees and Radicalisation: Addressing Malaysia’s Overlooked Security Risks
Addressing the basic needs of refugees in Malaysia and integrating them into society is crucial to preventing their radicalisation and addressing national security risks.
By Avyce Heng -
Domestic Policy
Reducing Malaysian Prison Overcrowding Through Justice Reform
Overcrowded prisons have undeniably exacerbated already dire living conditions within the facilities.
By Chia Chu Hang -
Domestic Policy
The Need to Regulate Medical Insurance Premiums Pricing
With the interest of people in mind, it is imperative for the government to regulate the industry and ensure that healthcare remains a basic necessity rather than a luxury.
By Chia Chu Hang -
Domestic Policy
The Cost of Growing Old: Rising Medical Costs and the Insurance Dilemma
Healthcare insurance premiums, intended as “safety nets” to ensure access to medical services and reduce financial burdens in emergencies, are increasingly becoming inaccessible.
By Jachintha Joyce Devasagayam Jayakumar
