Economy and Finance
Economy and Finance
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Economy and FinanceIs Malaysia’s position in the Global Opportunity Index 2022 realistic?
Malaysia’s relative position in the Global Opportunity Index 2022 appears to be good but must be critically and realistically evaluated.
By Rais Hussin and Ameen Kamal -
Domestic PolicyMalaysian 5G Rollout — Exhibit “A” for Misplaced Solution
DNB proposition is even more questionable when the same vector of goals it claims to achieve can be solved in a more efficient and straightforward manner.
By Rais Hussin and Margarita Peredaryenko -
Domestic Policy
Deconstructing 5G Rollout in Malaysia — Part 2
Digital National Berhad is yet to prove providing a synergistic win-win arrangement with respect to the cost-benefit for all stakeholders direly needed by Malaysia.
By Rais Hussin, Margarita Peredaryenko and Jason Loh -
Economy and Finance
Make rescuing children from poverty an urgent policy priority
We should attach equal importance to child poverty as with other critical issues such as climate change, economic growth models and women’s empowerment.
By Tze Yong Tan -
Economy and Finance
High-profiled resignations – moral scruples over servility to the powers that be
Ours is a political culture where deference and subservience are far too entrenched and deep-rooted in our society.
By Jason Loh -
Domestic Policy
Deconstructing 5G Rollout in Malaysia — Part 1
Digital National Berhad is yet to prove providing a synergistic win-win arrangement with respect to the cost-benefit for all stakeholders direly needed by Malaysia.
By Rais Hussin, Margarita Peredaryenko and Ameen Kamal -
Domestic Policy
Recalibrating National Budget – Eradicating Leakages and Corruption
Given the dire state of our nation, we need a solid framework to keep our public servants doing their job and hold them responsible for it.
By Rais Hussin and Margarita Peredaryenko -
Domestic Policy
Stop illegal logging once for all to minimise the occurrence of landslides and floods
When companies prioritise profit over the environment, they would continuously cut down more trees to meet the increasing demand for timber.
By Jason Loh and Amanda Yeo -
Domestic Policy
Closing 2021: Reflecting on the Dire State of the Nation
Poor governance and corruption are common denominators for many issues in Malaysia, driving the nation towards a failed state if not urgently addressed.
By Rais Hussin, Margarita Peredaryenko and Ameen Kamal -
Domestic Policy
No Excuse for Poorly Coordinated Disaster Management
Unacceptable pre-disaster readiness given a high percentage of the population exposed to flood risks, numerous past experiences, existence of disaster-management handbook and advanced warning.
By Rais Hussin and Ameen Kamal
