Economy and Finance
Economy and Finance
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Economy and FinanceSowing 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 -
Economy and Finance
How Qatar Flourished in Food Security Despite Geographical and Geopolitical Challenges
As Malaysia has growing concerns over our food security status, should we then be following Qatar’s path in improving food security?
By Chia Chu Hang -
Economy and Finance
The Malaysian Economy in the Time of Geo-Economic and Geo-Political Cholera
Malaysia is a trading nation that cannot do without the US and China, for that matter, the European Union and G20. When Malaysia is able to show growth of 4.2 percent, which is stronger than...
By Rais Hussin -
Domestic Policy
Monopoly, monopsony, civil servants’ wage hikes, inflationary pressures & pensions reforms
In the context of Malaysia, there’s very little evidence of a surge in demand-pull inflation based on available data.
By Jason Loh -
Economy and Finance
Malaysian Brain Drain: Voices Echoing Through Research
As Malaysian brain drain is not a new issue, neither in its presence nor in its severity over decades, by now Malaysia might be struck, by the phenomenon of chain migration, as per empirical research...
By Rais Hussin -
Domestic Policy
Unlocking Opportunities: Streamlining Immigration for Malaysian Brain Gain
This eloquently demonstrates a prioritisation of high-skilled workers, potentially attracting more expatriates.
By Chia Chu Hang -
Domestic Policy
Widening & deepening the corruption dragnet
As part of institutional and political reforms, the Madani government under PM Anwar Ibrahim has also been targeting the super-elites.
By Jason Loh -
Domestic Policy
Some brief comments on the RM with reference to Japan
The underlying fundamentals of the Japanese financial system and the economy remain strong, stable and robust.
By Jason Loh
