Domestic Policy

Domestic Policy
Budget 2021: A good start but more can be done

Given various uncertainties that’s ahead for the rakyat, the government has shown its commitment to preserve lives and livelihoods but improvements can still be made from time to time.
By Margarita Peredaryenko and Sofea Azahar

4 years ago
Domestic Policy
Budget 2021: Considerate, sufficiency yet to be seen

Despite lower revenues, Budget 2021 has shown that the government is committed to protecting lives and livelihoods. Nevertheless, more can be done and sufficiency of allocations remain to be seen.
By Margarita Peredaryenko and Ameen Kamal

4 years ago
Domestic Policy
Help tourism-related sectors with Budget 2021

Being one of the hardest-hit sectors, immediate assistance is needed for the people to make ends meet.
By Sofea Azahar

4 years ago
Domestic Policy
Budget 2021: More for the vulnerable rakyat

In reality, many people are suffering on the ground but priorities must be set in lending a helping hand and B40 households is one of them.
By Sofea Azahar

4 years ago
Domestic Policy
Affordable healthcare – could decentralisation lead the way?

A viable alternative is that the current method of general taxation is supplemented by a health insurance scheme paid for by a special or dedicated contribution.
By Jason Loh

4 years ago
Bahasa Melayu
Please don’t let go of hard-earned savings easily

Assistances provided to the rakyat should considered thoroughly and carefully without jeopardising future social safety net.
By Ameen Kamal and Sofea Azahar

4 years ago
Bahasa Melayu
Empathy driven policies are needed in Sabah

By advocating empathy in state policymaking, the Sabah state government would be seen as a caring (prihatin) government who is always down to earth, meeting the needs of the rakyat.
By Amanda Yeo

4 years ago
Domestic Policy
‘Expect the unexpected’ in Covid-19 vaccination strategy

Authorities must account for operational unknowns and hiccups.
By Ameen Kamal

4 years ago
Domestic Policy
Budget 2021 – Youth’s wishlist to endure the crisis

The national budget might not be a ‘one-size-fits-all’ budget but there are some pressing issues of the youth that need serious consideration by the government.
By Sofea Azahar

4 years ago
Domestic Policy
Focus on delivering empathetic budget

Politicians must be empathetic to the rakyat's situation and put aside political differences to deliver a national Budget that the people need.
By Sofea Azahar and Ameen Kamal

4 years ago

Given various uncertainties that’s ahead for the rakyat, the government has shown its commitment to preserve lives and livelihoods but improvements can still be made from time to time.

Despite lower revenues, Budget 2021 has shown that the government is committed to protecting lives and livelihoods. Nevertheless, more can be done and sufficiency of allocations remain to be seen.

Being one of the hardest-hit sectors, immediate assistance is needed for the people to make ends meet.

In reality, many people are suffering on the ground but priorities must be set in lending a helping hand and B40 households is one of them.

A viable alternative is that the current method of general taxation is supplemented by a health insurance scheme paid for by a special or dedicated contribution.

Assistances provided to the rakyat should considered thoroughly and carefully without jeopardising future social safety net.

By advocating empathy in state policymaking, the Sabah state government would be seen as a caring (prihatin) government who is always down to earth, meeting the needs of the rakyat.

Authorities must account for operational unknowns and hiccups.

The national budget might not be a ‘one-size-fits-all’ budget but there are some pressing issues of the youth that need serious consideration by the government.

Politicians must be empathetic to the rakyat's situation and put aside political differences to deliver a national Budget that the people need.