Domestic Policy

Bahasa Melayu
Appropriate living conditions essential for migrant workers

Employers’ decision to postpone the compliance would be immorally responsible for Malaysians who are putting their lives at risk as well as for the foreign workers.
By Sofea Azahar

5 years ago
Bahasa Melayu
Malaysia 5.0 ― A National 4IR Policy

Malaysia 5.0 can contribute to a more sustainable and circular economy, where greater well-being is possible for all citizens regardless of age, ethnicity, and class.
By Rais Hussin

5 years ago
Bahasa Melayu
Necessity of planning a good exit strategy

The exit strategy would require that people adopt the new standards effectively and that businesses make several shifts in the business landscape.
By Farhan Kamarulzaman

5 years ago
Asian Studies
Marriage and population growth beyond the pandemic

Population growth issue might not be very obvious in the short-term but this unprecedented crisis should provide us the signs to take actions.
By Sofea Azahar

5 years ago
Bahasa Melayu
Reclassify household incomes to promote economic well-being of B40, M40

If the current demarcation persists, the unequal distribution of income and assets will make the rich get richer.
By Farhan Kamarulzaman

5 years ago
Bahasa Melayu
Fine-tuning foreign labour policy to accommodate locals

Efforts to control foreign worker inflows should be in tandem with moral responsibility and an open-minded society.
By Sofea Azahar

5 years ago
Domestic Policy
Authorised businesses allowed to resume full operation to rebuild stocks, efficient delivery

Targeted and inclusive policy responses coupled with timely delivery mechanism are the vital components in restarting the businesses.
By Sofea Azahar

5 years ago
Domestic Policy
Lessons from trade headwinds worsened by Covid-19

The rising trend of deglobalization requires constructive policy responses to prevent more severe trade disruptions.
By Sofea Azahar

5 years ago
Bahasa Melayu
Vaccines: Game changer to restore balance between public health safety, economic survival

The issue of striking the right balance becomes more acute.
By Jamari Mohtar and Jason Loh

5 years ago
Bahasa Melayu
Oil price volatility pushes need to keep tabs on govt coffers

There is a need for the government to be less dependent on the O&G sector to sustain revenue stream and shift to non-O&G that adds value to the economy.
By Jamari Mohtar and Sofea Azahar

5 years ago

Employers’ decision to postpone the compliance would be immorally responsible for Malaysians who are putting their lives at risk as well as for the foreign workers.

Malaysia 5.0 can contribute to a more sustainable and circular economy, where greater well-being is possible for all citizens regardless of age, ethnicity, and class.

The exit strategy would require that people adopt the new standards effectively and that businesses make several shifts in the business landscape.

Population growth issue might not be very obvious in the short-term but this unprecedented crisis should provide us the signs to take actions.

If the current demarcation persists, the unequal distribution of income and assets will make the rich get richer.

Efforts to control foreign worker inflows should be in tandem with moral responsibility and an open-minded society.

Targeted and inclusive policy responses coupled with timely delivery mechanism are the vital components in restarting the businesses.

The rising trend of deglobalization requires constructive policy responses to prevent more severe trade disruptions.

The issue of striking the right balance becomes more acute.

There is a need for the government to be less dependent on the O&G sector to sustain revenue stream and shift to non-O&G that adds value to the economy.