Society and Media

Domestic Policy
The 12th Malaysia Plan – cautious optimism (and need for real economic variable analyses in fiscal strategy)

It entails continuous “high” levels of deficit spending which are only moderated in response to conditions in the real economy.
By Jason Loh

3 years ago
Education and Social Policy
Suicide: A hidden danger that requires more attention

More precious lives of Malaysians can be saved when the government is serious about addressing suicide.
By Amanda Yeo

3 years ago
Bahasa Malaysia
Have we reached the peak of infection?

Having a rough idea of when the peak will be reached is important because it gives us a sense of relief the worst is over (without any implication that we are out of the woods).
By Jamari Mohtar

3 years ago
Bahasa Malaysia
Economic cheers can turn into tears if Covid-19 situation persists

The government needs to be consistent in enforcement while the people need to do their part as well.
By Jamari Mohtar

4 years ago
Opinions
Trust-deficit at the heart of vaccine hesitancy, a symptom of a deeper crisis

Crises in governance and economic practices result in trust-deficit, manifesting as scepticism, hesitancy and rejection in the context of Covid-19 pandemic.
By Ameen Kamal

4 years ago
Bahasa Melayu
Vaccination Challenges In Rural Sabah & Sarawak

Both federal and state governments should be well-poised to implement and execute a feasible delivery plan and according to schedule.
By Amanda Yeo

4 years ago
Opinions
Combat fake COVID-19 vaccines, go beyond conventional digital traceability

With existing sizeable anti-vaxxer population and other groups of medically-unfit vaccine recipients, there is just no room for a population of victims inoculated with fake vaccines.
By Ameen Kamal

4 years ago
Education and Social Policy
Fine balance between lives and livelihoods known but taken for granted

Let’s focussed for once on who the enemies are: It’s the virus and the refusal to observe social responsibility. Not the government or its ministers. Period.
By Jamari Mohtar

4 years ago
Opinions
Coping With The Challenges Of An Ageing Population

The problems faced by our elderly population are multi-dimensional.
By Jason Loh

4 years ago
Bahasa Melayu
Enforcement officers, please show empathy

Authorities need to be more empathetic in their enforcement activities as long as the basics are in place.
By Jason Loh

4 years ago

It entails continuous “high” levels of deficit spending which are only moderated in response to conditions in the real economy.

More precious lives of Malaysians can be saved when the government is serious about addressing suicide.

Having a rough idea of when the peak will be reached is important because it gives us a sense of relief the worst is over (without any implication that we are out of the woods).

The government needs to be consistent in enforcement while the people need to do their part as well.

Crises in governance and economic practices result in trust-deficit, manifesting as scepticism, hesitancy and rejection in the context of Covid-19 pandemic.

Both federal and state governments should be well-poised to implement and execute a feasible delivery plan and according to schedule.

With existing sizeable anti-vaxxer population and other groups of medically-unfit vaccine recipients, there is just no room for a population of victims inoculated with fake vaccines.

Let’s focussed for once on who the enemies are: It’s the virus and the refusal to observe social responsibility. Not the government or its ministers. Period.

The problems faced by our elderly population are multi-dimensional.

Authorities need to be more empathetic in their enforcement activities as long as the basics are in place.