Economy and Finance
Economy and Finance
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Economy and FinanceHigh-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 -
Economy and Finance
Rising cost of ingredients and operating costs – a concerning issue among coffee shop owners
Hopefully, the current administration would also address the critical issue of the price disparity between East and West Malay.
By Amanda Yeo -
Economy and Finance
Ringgit open for downward speculative pressure?
With Malaysia currently fulfilling all the criteria for a speculative currency attack, there is no more room for incompetent, haphazard and obscure top governance of national resources.
By Rais Hussin and Margarita Peredaryenko -
Domestic Policy
Rethinking the 5G rollout
Why was the spectrum not auctioned off to the private sector which would have raised revenue for the government?
By Rais Hussin and Jason Loh -
Economy and Finance
Global citizenship – inevitable!
Being a national citizen is, therefore, similar to being a global citizen in that both have shared characteristics.
By Tze Yong Tan
