Opinions
Opinions
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Domestic PolicyWomen’s issues are also issues that require the national (or the other gender’s) attention
It's crucial to intensify the advocacy and promotion of women issues – so that men could have a clearer idea of what women are facing (and vice versa).
By Amanda Yeo -
Domestic Policy
More than the bare minimum – adopting the “living wage” in Malaysia
Towards that end, EMIR Research calls for the minimum wage to be reconceptualised as a starting point instead of a benchmark.
By Rosihan Addin Rosihan Adi -
Economy and Finance
Petrodollar Warfare: Oil, Russia and the Future of the Dollar
A monumental shift from the unipolar world with rigidly centralised Western politico-economic power, toward a more balanced and fairer multipolar world, gains momentum.
By Rais Hussin and Margarita Peredaryenko -
Domestic Policy
Sulu Sultanate heirs, the cession payment and sovereignty
What finally matters is that cession payment was never a recognition of sovereignty.
By Jason Loh -
Economy and Finance
Provide various subsidies to counterbalance effects of raising the minimum wage and increased cost of living
Consider Introducing three-month grocery, food and petrol subsidies in vouchers among individuals and households in the lower M40 and the B40 income groups from April to June 2022.
By Amanda Yeo -
Domestic Policy
Intense acrobatics surrounding MySejahtera deals
Never-ending acrobatics - Conflicting statements, questionable dealings, and controversial company ownerships cast uncertainty over the fate of personal data of millions of MySejahtera users
By Rais Hussin and Ameen Kamal -
Opinions
Russian-Ukrainian Conflict: Deconstructing Minsk Agreement Truthfully
The West asserts Russia has “violated” its “obligations” under the Minsk Agreement. Let’s evaluate the real weight of this claim.
By Rais Hussin -
Domestic Policy
Re-shifting development priorities for Sabahans in the provision of better access to basic infrastructure 
Instead of allocating extra expenditure for the installation of 5G networks, the Sabah state government should first ask for additional federal government funding for basic infrastructure.
By Amanda Yeo -
Opinions
Independent Oversight on DNB and 5G is Necessary
DNB is a national matter and 5G is a global battle. We need independent oversight to monitor KPIs and ensure that the interests of the people and the nation are prioritised and protected.
By Rais Hussin and Ameen Kamal -
Opinions
On political strategy and messaging – reaching out to the Malay heartlands
PH is not on the same frequency/wavelength as the majority of Malay voters – typically comprising Umno and Pas folks.
By Jason Loh
