Economy and Finance

Domestic Policy
Rethinking Grant Ecosystem in Malaysia

The allure of “free money” in a poorly-governed ecosystem opens up opportunities for wastage, mismanagement, abuse, and fraudulent activities.
By Ameen Kamal

3 years ago
Domestic Policy
A real societal problem behind Squid Game

There must now be a sense of urgency on the part of the government and stakeholders to work out a strategy and roadmap towards achieving sustainable retirement savings.
By Amanda Yeo

3 years ago
Economy and Finance
Budget 2022 – towards a more comprehensive welfare system

The government still needs to put in place a comprehensive and systematic welfare system to cover all segments of society.
By Jason Loh and Amanda Yeo

3 years ago
Domestic Policy
Welfare and progressive economics on the back of macro-economic fundamentals

However, the government’s effort in ensuring equitable tax treatment has fallen short of expectations.
By Rais Hussin and Jason Loh

3 years ago
Domestic Policy
Remember the Squid Game!

“Reflect on Malaysian political scene while watching the #squidgame”
By Rais Hussin and Margarita Peredaryenko

3 years ago
Domestic Policy
“Mix and match” – moving beyond the EPF

A BSP/USP can help to cover for the retirement of the B40 without burdening their current budgetary needs.
By Rais Hussin and Jason Loh

3 years ago
Domestic Policy
Reconstructing digital sovereignty

This is high time to put things in order in our digital space to reinstate our digital sovereignty — critical component for the nation's survival.
By Rais Hussin and Margarita Peredaryenko

3 years ago
Domestic Policy
Budget 2022 – Please consider very carefully before bringing back the GST

The GST is inherently regressive.
By Jason Loh

3 years ago
Domestic Policy
Budget 2022 – taxation from the perspective of a simplified stock-flow analysis

This is why there can’t be across the board tax rises.
By Jason Loh

3 years ago
Domestic Policy
A more comprehensive benchmark to determine actual poverty level

It is high time that we also move beyond the current MPI as well as over-reliance on the EPF.
By Jason Loh and Amanda Yeo

3 years ago

The allure of “free money” in a poorly-governed ecosystem opens up opportunities for wastage, mismanagement, abuse, and fraudulent activities.

There must now be a sense of urgency on the part of the government and stakeholders to work out a strategy and roadmap towards achieving sustainable retirement savings.

The government still needs to put in place a comprehensive and systematic welfare system to cover all segments of society.

However, the government’s effort in ensuring equitable tax treatment has fallen short of expectations.

“Reflect on Malaysian political scene while watching the #squidgame”

A BSP/USP can help to cover for the retirement of the B40 without burdening their current budgetary needs.

This is high time to put things in order in our digital space to reinstate our digital sovereignty — critical component for the nation's survival.

The GST is inherently regressive.

This is why there can’t be across the board tax rises.

It is high time that we also move beyond the current MPI as well as over-reliance on the EPF.