Economy and Finance
Economy and Finance
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Economy and FinanceGlobal Innovation Index 2024: Linking Education to the Persistent Innovation Input-Output Gap
If anything, our result in GII 2024 is the prime example of how investment does not necessarily lead to successful output.
By Chia Chu Hang -
Economy and Finance
Ringgit’s Resurgence: Beyond the Dollar’s Decline
Malaysia’s trade performance has also been steady into the H1 2024. This trend will likely continue, bolstered by robust global demand and a potential increase in commodity prices driven by the weakening USD, especially in...
By Rais Hussin -
Domestic Policy
Gegenpressing Stalled Pathway: The Urgency of Malaysia’s 5G Transition
Malaysia must expedite its 5G Dual Wholesale Network transition to break the monopoly and align with global trends.
By Rais Hussin -
Economy and Finance
BRICS’ Currency Dilemma: A Necessary Quality Leap Beyond the Dollar
Economic asymmetries between BRICS countries, although natural, can hinder the deepening of economic trade within the bloc when it is conducted in national currencies.
By Rais Hussin -
Domestic Policy
Solving the Malaysia Airlines Conundrum Credibly
Up until 2020, the government had injected RM28 billion into MAB. With this much being spent without results to show, it is crystal clear that MAB has massive management and operational issues.
By Chia Chu Hang -
Economy and Finance
The hidden costs of climate change: impacts on rural communities
While climate change impacts all regions and demographics, rural populations, feel its effects most acutely due to being least equipped to adapt.
By Jachintha Joyce Devasagayam Jayakumar -
Domestic Policy
Unlocking Malaysia’s Nuclear Future: The BRICS Advantage
If Malaysia collaborates with BRICS members on this matter, it would significantly enhance our ability to tap into the power of nuclear energy.
By Chia Chu Hang -
Domestic Policy
Nuclear Power As An Option in Malaysia’s Energy Mix
The target set in NETR by 2050 is reasonable, but we must consider using nuclear energy to gradually replace gas power plants and eliminate fossil fuels.
By Chia Chu Hang -
Economy and Finance
Closing the Gap: Strategies for Malaysia to Excel in the Global Innovation Index
Establishing the Malaysia Innovation Index (MII) undoubtedly can help in closing this gap, as only what is measured gets attention, and what is tracked is managed.
By Rais Hussin -
Economy and Finance
Bridging Horizons: Malaysia and BRICS Unite for Mutual Prosperity
…. notice the striking harmony between the BRICS vision/mission, as elucidated above, and the MADANI concept as a policy based on inclusivity and integrity in shaping the nation’s identity and empowering all the overlooked segments...
By Rais Hussin
