Opinions

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

3 years ago
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

3 years ago
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

3 years ago
Opinions
Combine statutory minimum wage with progressive wage model too

A fresh framework/philosophy/vision is needed for the Malaysian tripartite model, going forward.
By Jason Loh

3 years ago
Opinions
Should Malaysia Implement e-Voting to Overcome Low Voter Turnout?

Successful e-voting implementation makes full use of automatic voter registrations, brings out the true potential of younger voters and allows people to cast votes wherever they are.
By Ameen Kamal

3 years ago
Opinions
DNB’s window dressing

In this country, data, science, economics and plain logic falls on deaf ears of policy-makers to no avail for the nation-building.
By Rais Hussin

3 years ago
Opinions
Rejected versus spoilt votes – not the same!

Many are often confused about the difference between rejected votes and spoilt votes or simply unaware of the technical distinction.
By Amanda Yeo

3 years ago
Domestic Policy
The necessity of a low interest rate environment – or why inflation-targeting is unhelpful

The impact of the oil spike was temporary (transitory) as compared to the impact of monetary tightening.
By Jason Loh

3 years ago
Domestic Policy
Are young voters under 30 really relevant or key to winning at all?

Continuous efforts in spurring the young to be involved in the democratic process would motivate them to vote for a better future for Malaysia.
By Amanda Yeo

3 years ago
Domestic Policy
The futile pursuit of the Sulu Sultanate claims on Sabah

The Sulu Sultanate and its heirs – and the GRP – had forever forfeited their sovereign claim over Sabah.
By Jason Loh

3 years ago

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.

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.

PH is not on the same frequency/wavelength as the majority of Malay voters – typically comprising Umno and Pas folks.

A fresh framework/philosophy/vision is needed for the Malaysian tripartite model, going forward.

Successful e-voting implementation makes full use of automatic voter registrations, brings out the true potential of younger voters and allows people to cast votes wherever they are.

In this country, data, science, economics and plain logic falls on deaf ears of policy-makers to no avail for the nation-building.

Many are often confused about the difference between rejected votes and spoilt votes or simply unaware of the technical distinction.

The impact of the oil spike was temporary (transitory) as compared to the impact of monetary tightening.

Continuous efforts in spurring the young to be involved in the democratic process would motivate them to vote for a better future for Malaysia.

The Sulu Sultanate and its heirs – and the GRP – had forever forfeited their sovereign claim over Sabah.