Domestic Policy
Domestic Policy
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Domestic PolicyDebt, 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 -
Domestic Policy
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 -
Domestic Policy
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 -
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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 -
Domestic Policy
Bridging Mental Health and Public Safety: Enhancing Malaysia’s MyPCVE Framework
As depression rises and lone-wolf threats persist, integrating mental wellness into the MyPCVE framework is key to a safer future.
By Avyce Heng -
Domestic Policy
The WBB System: A Symptom of Deeper Failures in Public Healthcare Policymaking
Our public healthcare system cannot afford to expend valuable time and other resources on initiatives that appear to rely on a speculative “hope it works” approach.
By Chia Chu Hang -
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Into The Dense Fog of the Petronas-Petros Dispute
Sarawak is within its right to reclaim its gas distribution, and the federal government should honour this. However, this high-risk, high-reward move must be carefully outlined and executed.
By Chia Chu Hang -
Domestic Policy
Refugees and Radicalisation: Addressing Malaysia’s Overlooked Security Risks
Addressing the basic needs of refugees in Malaysia and integrating them into society is crucial to preventing their radicalisation and addressing national security risks.
By Avyce Heng
