Strategy

Bahasa Melayu
Underprivileged youths need more from Budget 2021

Everyone is trying their best to survive the crisis including the youths. Hence, there is an urgent call to consider a bigger population of youth in the national budget measures.
By Sofea Azahar

4 years ago
Domestic Policy
Budget 2021: A good start but more can be done

Given various uncertainties that’s ahead for the rakyat, the government has shown its commitment to preserve lives and livelihoods but improvements can still be made from time to time.
By Margarita Peredaryenko and Sofea Azahar

4 years ago
Domestic Policy
Budget 2021: Considerate, sufficiency yet to be seen

Despite lower revenues, Budget 2021 has shown that the government is committed to protecting lives and livelihoods. Nevertheless, more can be done and sufficiency of allocations remain to be seen.
By Margarita Peredaryenko and Ameen Kamal

4 years ago
Domestic Policy
Help tourism-related sectors with Budget 2021

Being one of the hardest-hit sectors, immediate assistance is needed for the people to make ends meet.
By Sofea Azahar

4 years ago
Domestic Policy
Affordable healthcare – could decentralisation lead the way?

A viable alternative is that the current method of general taxation is supplemented by a health insurance scheme paid for by a special or dedicated contribution.
By Jason Loh

4 years ago
Economy and Finance
Fair working opportunities for disabled people

Disabled people should also be seen as skilled workers; and should be accepted as part of the workforce who could contribute to the community and development of the country.
By Nurafifah Suhaimi

4 years ago
Bahasa Melayu
Please don’t let go of hard-earned savings easily

Assistances provided to the rakyat should considered thoroughly and carefully without jeopardising future social safety net.
By Ameen Kamal and Sofea Azahar

4 years ago
Domestic Policy
‘Expect the unexpected’ in Covid-19 vaccination strategy

Authorities must account for operational unknowns and hiccups.
By Ameen Kamal

4 years ago
Domestic Policy
Agriculture at a crossroad making that quantum leap

As widely recognised under the 11th Malaysia Plan (2016-2020), digitalisation is key to increased productivity.
By Jason Loh

4 years ago
Education and Social Policy
Underemployment needs to be given serious attention

It is not only about creating the right jobs but also providing the knowledge of the right skills that graduates need to stay competitive.
By Sofea Azahar

4 years ago

Everyone is trying their best to survive the crisis including the youths. Hence, there is an urgent call to consider a bigger population of youth in the national budget measures.

Given various uncertainties that’s ahead for the rakyat, the government has shown its commitment to preserve lives and livelihoods but improvements can still be made from time to time.

Despite lower revenues, Budget 2021 has shown that the government is committed to protecting lives and livelihoods. Nevertheless, more can be done and sufficiency of allocations remain to be seen.

Being one of the hardest-hit sectors, immediate assistance is needed for the people to make ends meet.

A viable alternative is that the current method of general taxation is supplemented by a health insurance scheme paid for by a special or dedicated contribution.

Disabled people should also be seen as skilled workers; and should be accepted as part of the workforce who could contribute to the community and development of the country.

Assistances provided to the rakyat should considered thoroughly and carefully without jeopardising future social safety net.

Authorities must account for operational unknowns and hiccups.

As widely recognised under the 11th Malaysia Plan (2016-2020), digitalisation is key to increased productivity.

It is not only about creating the right jobs but also providing the knowledge of the right skills that graduates need to stay competitive.