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Domestic PolicyCredible Malaysian Brain Drain Intervention is Long Overdue!
… an intervention based on data-driven outputs (specific money spin-offs linked empirically to the desired outcomes and intergenerational impacts) able to tackle the very root causes of human flight effectively.
By Rais Hussin -
Economy and Finance
Budget 2024 – the battle against food inflation isn’t over yet
It’s critical that there's a closer alignment between cost-of-living (viz., reducing the financial burden of the rakyat) and food inflation (viz., reducing food prices).
By Jason Loh -
Economy and Finance
Underemployment: The Silent Struggle Impacting Our Workforce
Underemployment has far-reaching impact on individuals, families, communities, and the economy and it demands a multifaceted solution.
By Rais Hussin and Chan Myae San -
Domestic Policy
Urgent action is needed to address worrying trends of incest
The consequences can profoundly impact a child's development, with long-term effects far into adulthood.
By Farah Natasya Muhamad Ridzuan -
Economy and Finance
Expected striking similarities in the East Coast Malays
The curtains have drawn on this electoral spectacle, signaling a period of transition, anticipation, and opportunity.
By Farah Natasya Muhamad Ridzuan -
Domestic Policy
PH-BN and PN: “tug of war” in Kedah
Rising labour market insecurity, young migration, and poverty are among the growing issues facing Kedah.
By Rais Hussin and Jachintha Joyce Devasagayam Jayakumar -
Domestic Policy
Negeri Sembilan – the “second frontline” state
The question is which coalition has the political will, integrity and capacity to govern and administer this “second frontline” state to lead it to greater heights.
By Jason Loh -
Economy and Finance
Addressing Kelantan’s long-standing critical issues
The state grapples with pressing challenges and economic difficulties for decades.
By Rais Hussin and Farah Natasya Muhamad Ridzuan -
Economy and Finance
Pragmatically Elbowing Malaysian Corruption and Leakages
In its turn, falling victim to extortion and other corrupt practices invokes grievance (including the grievance that one’s own group does not rip the benefit of it). This feeling of grievance feeds the identity politics...
By Rais Hussin -
Education and Social Policy
Battle royale in Malaysia’s economic powerhouse
What’s clear is that the Selangor state election boils down to winning the hearts and minds of the Malay voters.
By Jason Loh
