Economy and Finance
Economy and Finance
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Economy and FinanceClosing 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 -
Economy and Finance
Joining BRICS+ : Anwar’s Pragmatic & Strategic Choice for Malaysia
By joining BRICS+, Malaysia aims to deepen economic cooperation with emerging markets, enhancing trade, investment, and technological exchange. This engagement complements Malaysia's existing relationships with Western nations and institutions, rather than replacing them.
By Rais Hussin -
Domestic Policy
Navigating Malaysia’s Innovation Landscape: Unpacking the Global Innovation Index 2023
Despite improvements in both output pillars compared to GII 2022, the substantial decline in ranking suggests that we’re grappling with the challenge of keeping up.
By Chia Chu Hang -
Economy and Finance
Navigating the BRICS Storm: Separating Signal from Noise
Ceasing to wield trade, financing, investment, knowledge sharing, and technology transfer as economic weapons could indeed lead us toward a more peaceful and prosperous globe.
By Rais Hussin -
Domestic Policy
The MADANI Government is on the right track
Malaysia MADANI can only comprise of two halves or lungs – moderate conservative and moderate progressive.
By Jason Loh -
Economy and Finance
The High Cost of Living: Dilemma of Fresh Grads
The rising cost of living has outpaced entry-level salaries, placing financial strain on fresh graduates and leaving many without emergency funds.
By Jachintha Joyce Devasagayam Jayakumar -
Economy and Finance
Sowing Change: Why Agricultural Modernisation Is Key to Profound National Progress
The modernisation of the agriculture sector will not only improve our food security but also provide opportunities to enhance our nation's economic growth.
By Chia Chu Hang -
Economy and Finance
Subsidy rationalisation, rents and inflation
It’s vital that business/commercial rents are constrained as these have knock-on effects on the cost of doing business and the cost of living.
By Jason Loh -
Economy and Finance
From Transit to Transformation: Unlocking the KL-SG HSR’s Potential
In broader terms, Malaysia must undertake every necessary measure to reverse the significant outflows of resources (financial and human capital) that have escalated and become entrenched over decades of inefficient governance.
By Rais Hussin
