Domestic Policy
Domestic Policy
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Domestic PolicyThe 12th Malaysia Plan – cautious optimism (and need for real economic variable analyses in fiscal strategy)
It entails continuous “high” levels of deficit spending which are only moderated in response to conditions in the real economy.
By Jason Loh -
Domestic Policy
Transform brain drain into wisdom gain
Mapping the relationships between variables explaining "brain drain" helps us evaluate the situation's gravity and envision ways to address it.
By Rais Hussin and Margarita Peredaryenko -
Domestic Policy
Brain drain and reversing the trend
Reversing brain drain should be seen as an integral aspect of human capital development.
By Jason Loh -
Domestic Policy
The spirit of Keluarga Malaysia – working together to help the rakyat in their daily needs and challenges
The new administration should do more in working together with businesses and households to further expedite the recovery from the prolonged lockdown measures.
By Amanda Yeo -
Domestic Policy
Budget 2022 considerations for public healthcare
Public healthcare budget needs a significant boost to allow Malaysians better access to new innovative medicines, treatments and health programmes.
By Ameen Kamal -
Domestic Policy
Boost fiscal oversight capabilities through independent fiscal body
The key is timely and accurate economic and fiscal forecasting.
By Jason Loh and Ameen Kamal -
Domestic Policy
National unity and fulfilling the aspirations of East Malaysia
We are still a nation divided along regional lines, especially pertinent in light of Malaysia Day.
By Jason Loh -
Domestic Policy
Keep calm, get vaccinated!
Protection from the Covid-19 severity is strongly maintained even in the presence of Delta, but viral transmission in the population may continue irrespective of vaccination rate.
By Rais Hussin and Margarita Peredaryenko -
Domestic Policy
A more progressive tax system – prerequisite for reintroducing the GST
The tax system itself needs to be considered before reintroducing the GST.
By Rais Hussin and Jason Loh -
Bahasa Malaysia
Mechanisation in the plantation industry a boon for eradicating underemployment
And this could also solve the triple problems of unemployment, underemployment and too much reliance on foreign labour.
By Jamari Mohtar
