Economy and Finance
Economy and Finance
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Economy and FinanceSubsidy implementation would help Malaysians to cope with the ongoing price inflation
While Singapore recorded higher rates than Malaysia for CPI and core inflation, most Singaporeans might not feel the direct hit arising from the rising cost of living as Malaysians.
By Amanda Yeo -
Economy and Finance
Financial literacy is the responsibility of all
There is an increasing concern that in addition to the current EPF’s special withdrawal facility, BNPL and TNG's GOpinjam schemes would make more Malaysians incur more debt than savings.
By Amanda Yeo -
Domestic Policy
“Confusion” on MySejahtera: Incompetence or collusion?
The government's response (or lack thereof) on some red flag issues appears to be in defiance of public outcry and utmost disregard for strict governance standards.
By Rais Hussin and Ameen Kamal -
Economy and Finance
Youth empowerment through digital platforms
Digital platforms are a crucial medium to spur youth empowerment in Malaysia –politically and economically.
By Rosihan Addin Rosihan Adi -
Economy and Finance
Find MySejahtera alternatives, move away from MySJ deal
The transition into endemicity should be seen by the government as an opportunity to move away or find alternatives to MySejahtera application, and free itself from MySJ.
By Rais Hussin and Ameen Kamal -
Domestic Policy
Improving urban public transportation in Malaysia
On top of increased public ridership, lesser cars and motorcycles along the highways would help to reduce air pollution, energy consumption and traffic congestion altogether.
By Amanda Yeo -
Economy and Finance
Highway buy-back a form of “bailout” by the people?
The overall objective should be meeting the minimum end date of the concession, so that the people are not burdened any further through extensions.
By Rais Hussin and Ameen Kamal -
Economy and Finance
Technocratic legal bailout framework to arrest “bailoutpreneurship”
All government bailouts must come with the sensibility tests and robust, neutral bailout framework to avoid “bailout-preneurs” enriching themselves under many disguises.
By Rais Hussin and Margarita Peredaryenko -
Domestic Policy
Proper price control mechanisms required to deal with soaring vegetable prices
The government has to intensify and enhance the policy mechanisms to guarantee the welfare of farmers, wholesalers, retailers and consumers alike.
By Amanda Yeo -
Domestic Policy
MySejahtera-related ownerships split in three ways
It is unclear how ownership separation is operationalised outside of legal documents, and important issues remain unaddressed.
By Rais Hussin and Ameen Kamal
