Domestic Policy
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Domestic PolicyMalaysia’s Innovation Paradox: Rising Aspirations, Declining Foundations
English English Published by TheStar, image by AstroAwani. Malaysia’s innovation story has long been told in the language of aspiration, the familiar refrain that the country stands on the cusp of becoming a knowledge-driven economy. However,...
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Whither Trumpmania in Malaysia?
Some call it diplomacy. Others call it denial. To welcome Trump while Gaza burns is to mistake theatre for leadership and servitude for strategy.
By Rais Hussin -
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Malaysia’s RON95 Reform: A High-Stakes National Stress Test
BUDI95 isn’t just about fuel—it’s Malaysia’s national stress test, revealing whether Madani governance can plug leakages, tame inflation, and deliver credibility where it matters most.
By Rais Hussin -
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Malaysia’s Obesity Time Bomb: A National Crisis in the Making
Malaysia’s obesity crisis is spiralling — even a single soft drink can wipe out a day’s safe sugar limit, yet it still escapes the sugar tax.
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Debt, Deceit and Delay: Malaysia’s Hidden Fiscal Crisis
Finally, a more equitable Malaysia requires shifting from ethnic proxies to needs-based targeting, anchored in the IOOI framework and informed by better poverty metrics, ...
By Rais Hussin -
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Lax Enforcement Will Render Any Law Ineffective and Ignorable
The enforcement of laws and the implementation of so-called action plans have long been subpar in Malaysia.
By Chia Chu Hang -
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Gambling Addiction: A Growing Challenge Demanding a Multi-Pronged Solution
The immediate need is to introduce new laws to heavily regulate online gambling, thereby making it more difficult for younger people to access.
By Chia Chu Hang -
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Can Malaysia Replicate South Korea’s Economic Miracle? Lessons from Wage-Led Growth
We should aim for an economy where wage increases drive sustainable progress—raising incomes, spurring innovation, retaining talent, and moving toward high‐income status.
By Chia Chu Hang -
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Reforming Prisons to Undermine Extremism: The Missing Link in MyPCVE
Acknowledging the subhuman conditions in Malaysian prisons, comprehensive prison reforms must be integrated into MyPCVE to counter prison radicalisation.
By Avyce Heng and Margarita Peredaryenko -
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The Hidden Influence: Why Malaysia Needs Lobbying Reform
The lack of transparency in lobbying has raised concerns over whether policies serve giant corporations rather than the public good.
By Chia Chu Hang
