Economy and Finance

Economy and Finance
Budget 2024 – the battle against food inflation isn’t over yet

It’s critical that there's a closer alignment between cost-of-living (viz., reducing the financial burden of the rakyat) and food inflation (viz., reducing food prices).
By Jason Loh

2 years ago
Domestic Policy
Budget 2024 – focus on cashflow also

Budget 2024 should be flexible enough to increase deficit spending to mitigate cash flow problems in the economy.
By Jason Loh

2 years ago
Economy and Finance
Underemployment: The Silent Struggle Impacting Our Workforce

Underemployment has far-reaching impact on individuals, families, communities, and the economy and it demands a multifaceted solution.
By Rais Hussin and Chan Myae San

2 years ago
Economy and Finance
BRICS – game changer?

Membership would rewrite a new narrative in international relations by pushing for multipolarity under a reconfigured global order/framework.
By Jason Loh

2 years ago
Economy and Finance
Expected striking similarities in the East Coast Malays

The curtains have drawn on this electoral spectacle, signaling a period of transition, anticipation, and opportunity.
By Farah Natasya Muhamad Ridzuan

2 years ago
Economy and Finance
PRN: Two contrasting outcomes in the Northern region

Politicians should stop politicking and focus on fixing the economy and improving the well-being of rakyat.
By Jachintha Joyce Devasagayam Jayakumar

2 years ago
Domestic Policy
PH-BN and PN: “tug of war” in Kedah

Rising labour market insecurity, young migration, and poverty are among the growing issues facing Kedah.
By Rais Hussin and Jachintha Joyce Devasagayam Jayakumar

2 years ago
Domestic Policy
Negeri Sembilan – the “second frontline” state

The question is which coalition has the political will, integrity and capacity to govern and administer this “second frontline” state to lead it to greater heights.
By Jason Loh

2 years ago
Economy and Finance
Addressing Kelantan’s long-standing critical issues

The state grapples with pressing challenges and economic difficulties for decades.
By Rais Hussin and Farah Natasya Muhamad Ridzuan

2 years ago
Economy and Finance
A simulated or guided peg – neither soft nor hard

Simulated pegging should be explored in a timely, targeted and temporary manner in tandem with further liberalisation of capital controls.
By Jason Loh

2 years ago

It’s critical that there's a closer alignment between cost-of-living (viz., reducing the financial burden of the rakyat) and food inflation (viz., reducing food prices).

Budget 2024 should be flexible enough to increase deficit spending to mitigate cash flow problems in the economy.

Underemployment has far-reaching impact on individuals, families, communities, and the economy and it demands a multifaceted solution.

Membership would rewrite a new narrative in international relations by pushing for multipolarity under a reconfigured global order/framework.

The curtains have drawn on this electoral spectacle, signaling a period of transition, anticipation, and opportunity.

Politicians should stop politicking and focus on fixing the economy and improving the well-being of rakyat.

Rising labour market insecurity, young migration, and poverty are among the growing issues facing Kedah.

The question is which coalition has the political will, integrity and capacity to govern and administer this “second frontline” state to lead it to greater heights.

The state grapples with pressing challenges and economic difficulties for decades.

Simulated pegging should be explored in a timely, targeted and temporary manner in tandem with further liberalisation of capital controls.