Opinions
Opinions
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Domestic PolicyNavigating Malaysia’s Innovation Landscape: Unpacking the Global Innovation Index 2023
Despite improvements in both output pillars compared to GII 2022, the substantial decline in ranking suggests that we’re grappling with the challenge of keeping up.
By Chia Chu Hang -
Economy and Finance
Navigating the BRICS Storm: Separating Signal from Noise
Ceasing to wield trade, financing, investment, knowledge sharing, and technology transfer as economic weapons could indeed lead us toward a more peaceful and prosperous globe.
By Rais Hussin -
Domestic Policy
The MADANI Government is on the right track
Malaysia MADANI can only comprise of two halves or lungs – moderate conservative and moderate progressive.
By Jason Loh -
Law and Human Rights
The Hannibal Directive – additional charge against Israel at the ICC
In light of the Hannibal Directive, it’s hoped that the Lead Prosecutor of the ICC can now add one more criminal charge to the list of criminal responsibilities.
By Jason Loh -
Economy and Finance
The High Cost of Living: Dilemma of Fresh Grads
The rising cost of living has outpaced entry-level salaries, placing financial strain on fresh graduates and leaving many without emergency funds.
By Jachintha Joyce Devasagayam Jayakumar -
Opinions
Decriminalising Substance Abuse: A Step Forward with Room for Refinement
The over-empowerment of rehabilitation officers is not the only issue with the proposed amendment.
By Chia Chu Hang -
Opinions
Starmer’s “Brick by Brick” Only to Be Overwhelmed by BRICS+
Namely Innovation, Inflation, Immigration, Identity Politics and a badly mauled international system since the mismanagement of the disintegration of the Soviet Union and the concomitant rise of China.
By Rais Hussin -
Economy and Finance
Sowing 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 -
Law and Human Rights
Enough is enough – expel Israel from the UN
Should the UN continue to “sit by” whilst the aggressor doggedly treats UNSC and UNGA resolutions with utter contempt?
By Jason Loh
