Domestic Policy
Domestic Policy
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Domestic PolicyReducing Malaysian Prison Overcrowding Through Justice Reform
Overcrowded prisons have undeniably exacerbated already dire living conditions within the facilities.
By Chia Chu Hang -
Domestic Policy
The Need to Regulate Medical Insurance Premiums Pricing
With the interest of people in mind, it is imperative for the government to regulate the industry and ensure that healthcare remains a basic necessity rather than a luxury.
By Chia Chu Hang -
Domestic Policy
The Cost of Growing Old: Rising Medical Costs and the Insurance Dilemma
Healthcare insurance premiums, intended as “safety nets” to ensure access to medical services and reduce financial burdens in emergencies, are increasingly becoming inaccessible.
By Jachintha Joyce Devasagayam Jayakumar -
Domestic Policy
Building More Highways Won’t Solve Traffic Congestion— Reducing Demand Will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn’t work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
By Chia Chu Hang -
Domestic Policy
Vaping: Behind The Smokescreen of Smoking Cessation and Healthier Alternative
The existence of e-cigarettes seems to have merely shifted users from one addiction to another—from traditional cigarettes to e-cigarettes.
By Chia Chu Hang -
Domestic Policy
Empowering Malaysia’s Future: A Youth-Centric Approach to P/CVE
Youth empowerment and involvement in P/CVE remain integral to consolidating national resilience against violent extremism.
By Avyce Heng -
Domestic Policy
Housing: A Necessity That Not Many Can Afford in Malaysia
Housing, while viewed by some as an investment, has become increasingly unaffordable for others.
By Chia Chu Hang -
Domestic Policy
Malaysia’s 5G in Limbo: Progress Delayed, Frustrations Amplified
Interestingly, none of the criteria revealed by the MCMC are of substantial or technical nature—everything ‘can be enforced,’ ‘can be monitored,’ or ‘can be adjusted,’ clearly suggesting a retrofitting approach or like a ‘selection’ process...
By Rais Hussin -
Domestic Policy
From Misogyny to Extremism: A Call for Gender Mainstreaming in P/CVE
Gender discrimination has far-reaching societal consequences that extend beyond commonly acknowledged impacts.
By Avyce Heng -
Domestic Policy
Breaking the Chains of Economic Violence: Policy Recommendations for Empowering Women
Women empowerment aims not just for equality with men, but for equity, recognising the different needs and challenges of both genders in terms of well-being, finances, and education.
By Jachintha Joyce Devasagayam Jayakumar
