Economy and Finance

Domestic Policy
Malaysian 5G rollout: Swift Way Forward Away from SWN

The policymakers, being guided by the resounding evidence of SWN risks and expected failure elsewhere, must do the right thing—swiftly move forward and away from its 5G SWN by extending common-sense regulation policies.
By Rais Hussin

2 years ago
Domestic Policy
Spearheading renewable energy development in Malaysia

To meet net-zero goals, Malaysia must fast-track the development and adoption rate of renewable energy.
By Jennifer Ley

2 years ago
Domestic Policy
Strategic focuses for Budget 2023

Domestic demand must always be supported and accommodated by the government's fiscal policy.
By Jason Loh

2 years ago
Domestic Policy
Malaysia’s 5G Rollout: Corporate Governance with Audacity of Impunity!

1MDB also had a BoD with very big names. Has anyone of that BoD been persecuted for not fulfilling their fiduciary responsibilities and duties? The climate of impunity has been flourishing in Malaysia for some...
By Rais Hussin

2 years ago
Bahasa Malaysia
A Pecking Order in Policy

Let Nurul Izzah’s merit be earned through efficacy rather than hobble her out the gate simply on prejudice. The game is on, after all, and every able-bodied participant is welcome to join team Malaysia.
By Rais Hussin

2 years ago
Economy and Finance
Buy now, pay later – and “forever”?

As financial services evolve, so must our mindsets.
By Jennifer Ley

2 years ago
Domestic Policy
Pushing forward the support for Malaysia’s halal economy

The parameters for the halal economy must go beyond simple adherence with halal rules and norms via digitalisation.
By Jachintha Joyce Devasagayam Jayakumar

2 years ago
Domestic Policy
Islamic fintech for financial inclusion

Malaysia is in a strategic position to harness Islamic FinTech for innovative solutions addressing financial inclusion.
By Jennifer Ley

2 years ago
Economy and Finance
Malaysia’s Position in the Global Innovation Index: False Comfort Risk?

Malaysia's innovation ecosystem has been in a steady and steep decline.
By Rais Hussin and Ameen Kamal

2 years ago
Domestic Policy
Clarify MySejahtera Deal Once and For All

MySejahtera is a troubled app associated with controversial entities, a mysterious past and questionable data security. These are reasons NOT to acquire it—what more at a premium price, using public funds?
By Rais Hussin and Ameen Kamal

2 years ago

The policymakers, being guided by the resounding evidence of SWN risks and expected failure elsewhere, must do the right thing—swiftly move forward and away from its 5G SWN by extending common-sense regulation policies.

To meet net-zero goals, Malaysia must fast-track the development and adoption rate of renewable energy.

Domestic demand must always be supported and accommodated by the government's fiscal policy.

1MDB also had a BoD with very big names. Has anyone of that BoD been persecuted for not fulfilling their fiduciary responsibilities and duties? The climate of impunity has been flourishing in Malaysia for some...

Let Nurul Izzah’s merit be earned through efficacy rather than hobble her out the gate simply on prejudice. The game is on, after all, and every able-bodied participant is welcome to join team Malaysia.

As financial services evolve, so must our mindsets.

The parameters for the halal economy must go beyond simple adherence with halal rules and norms via digitalisation.

Malaysia is in a strategic position to harness Islamic FinTech for innovative solutions addressing financial inclusion.

Malaysia's innovation ecosystem has been in a steady and steep decline.

MySejahtera is a troubled app associated with controversial entities, a mysterious past and questionable data security. These are reasons NOT to acquire it—what more at a premium price, using public funds?