Opinions
Opinions
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OpinionsEPF should not be a “last resort” for flood payouts
The criteria to withdraw EPF savings should not be loosened but tightened to counter-balance the impact of existing withdrawals.
By Jason Loh and Amanda Yeo -
Domestic Policy
Closing 2021: Reflecting on the Dire State of the Nation
Poor governance and corruption are common denominators for many issues in Malaysia, driving the nation towards a failed state if not urgently addressed.
By Rais Hussin, Margarita Peredaryenko and Ameen Kamal -
Domestic Policy
Flood management – please come up with a masterplan
Instead of directly channelling and diverting flood water to rivers, “absorption” would collect and store flood water in a more sustainable manner.
By Rais Hussin and Jason Loh -
Opinions
Improving cross-border e-commerce logistics urgently required
Cross-border logistics issues in terms of high logistics costs and the difficulty in customs clearance inspections should be tackled seriously so that e-commerce in Malaysia can develop remarkably.
By Tze Yong Tan -
Opinions
Can peninsula-based parties continue to thrive in East Malaysia?
Warisan-GPS pact which creates a strong Borneo bloc could be inimical to the long-term presence of the peninsula-based parties.
By Amanda Yeo -
Domestic Policy
Adopt drastic strategies to tackle river pollution
To completely address the problem of river pollution, it is necessary to amend the constitution and strengthen ground inspections.
By Tze Yong Tan -
Domestic Policy
No Excuse for Poorly Coordinated Disaster Management
Unacceptable pre-disaster readiness given a high percentage of the population exposed to flood risks, numerous past experiences, existence of disaster-management handbook and advanced warning.
By Rais Hussin and Ameen Kamal -
Economy and Finance
Rising cost of ingredients and operating costs – a concerning issue among coffee shop owners
Hopefully, the current administration would also address the critical issue of the price disparity between East and West Malay.
By Amanda Yeo -
Economy and Finance
Ringgit open for downward speculative pressure?
With Malaysia currently fulfilling all the criteria for a speculative currency attack, there is no more room for incompetent, haphazard and obscure top governance of national resources.
By Rais Hussin and Margarita Peredaryenko -
Opinions
Even lower voter turnout in Sarawak?
It remains to be seen how the political parties and candidates engage their voters in the remaining days.
By Amanda Yeo
