Economy and Finance

Domestic Policy
More cash transfers to help the needy in the near term

Cash assistance might be unhealthy for people to continuously depend on it but the current circumstances should make it an exception for the needy to be assisted this way.
By Sofea Azahar

4 years ago
Economy and Finance
Unprecedented measures needed by industries and businesses at this time

Industries and businesses need unprecedented measures that’s proportionate to the situation that’s imposed on them.
By Jason Loh

4 years ago
Economy and Finance
Hard times call for more precise urban poor statistics

So long as the economic uncertainty remains, data accuracy needs to be given serious attention to ensure no one is excluded from the assistance that they deserve and need.
By Sofea Azahar

4 years ago
Economy and Finance
Re-envisioning retail under the shadow of Covid-19 with automation

Retail is also encouraged to automate – which means introduce the artificial intelligence (AI) of Internet of Things (IoT) that is the AIoT as well as robotics into the picture.
By Jason Loh

4 years ago
Domestic Policy
Mission Reinvent

The ‘Reinvent’ mission aims to reinforce and further expand the digital economy for Malaysia’s socio-economic growth.
By Rais Hussin

4 years ago
Economy and Finance
Can Malaysia ever move away from the middle-income trap?

By emphasising institutional reform, economic competitiveness and talent development, Malaysia would be able to move up the global value chain and escape the middle-income trap.
By Amanda Yeo

4 years ago
Bahasa Melayu
Tackling the problem of homelessness

Homelessness might appear to be a complicated issue but people will suffer if nothing is done.
By Sofea Azahar

4 years ago
Economy and Finance
Strong political will needed to ensure stimulus measures succeed

Effective execution and monitoring also vital for the measures to succeed.
By Sofea Azahar

4 years ago
Domestic Policy
Extended hours for businesses to make ends meet

A stricter MCO is crucially needed but there should also be a balancing act to try to compensate the losses shouldered by the people who are trying to weather through the crisis.
By Sofea Azahar

4 years ago
Economy and Finance
Helping smaller businesses and micros to go cashless

Many smaller businesses and micros aren't quickly adapting to a new business model in the form of e-commerce and online platforms.
By Jason Loh

4 years ago

Cash assistance might be unhealthy for people to continuously depend on it but the current circumstances should make it an exception for the needy to be assisted this way.

Industries and businesses need unprecedented measures that’s proportionate to the situation that’s imposed on them.

So long as the economic uncertainty remains, data accuracy needs to be given serious attention to ensure no one is excluded from the assistance that they deserve and need.

Retail is also encouraged to automate – which means introduce the artificial intelligence (AI) of Internet of Things (IoT) that is the AIoT as well as robotics into the picture.

The ‘Reinvent’ mission aims to reinforce and further expand the digital economy for Malaysia’s socio-economic growth.

By emphasising institutional reform, economic competitiveness and talent development, Malaysia would be able to move up the global value chain and escape the middle-income trap.

Homelessness might appear to be a complicated issue but people will suffer if nothing is done.

Effective execution and monitoring also vital for the measures to succeed.

A stricter MCO is crucially needed but there should also be a balancing act to try to compensate the losses shouldered by the people who are trying to weather through the crisis.

Many smaller businesses and micros aren't quickly adapting to a new business model in the form of e-commerce and online platforms.