Opinions
Opinions
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OpinionsDecriminalising 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 -
Education and Social Policy
SPM absenteeism: The end result of mismatch between education sector and job market
The trend of skipping tertiary education in favour of earlier employment for financial gain or a higher starting salary, has become skipping SPM or potentially the upper secondary education as a whole.
By Chia Chu Hang -
OpinionsCharting a New Course: Malaysia’s Bid for BRICS and the Quest for Global Economic Balance
… national sovereignty—the capacity to chart its own destiny, free from the influence of external and internal colonialists—may begin through collaboration with BRICS, an opportunity Malaysia certainly should not overlook!
By Rais Hussin -
Opinions
Agriculture Sector Need More Than Subsidies to Boost Productivity and Food Security
To increase agricultural productivity, a combination of financial, logistical, and technological supports is needed.
By Chia Chu Hang -
Education and Social Policy
Health Literacy And Preventative Care: Reducing the Burden On Healthcare Systems
Poor health literacy leads to inadequate patient education and engagement, creating significant health risks and hidden challenge within the healthcare system.
By Jachintha Joyce Devasagayam Jayakumar -
Economy and Finance
From Transit to Transformation: Unlocking the KL-SG HSR’s Potential
In broader terms, Malaysia must undertake every necessary measure to reverse the significant outflows of resources (financial and human capital) that have escalated and become entrenched over decades of inefficient governance.
By Rais Hussin
