Domestic Policy

Domestic Policy
The 12th Malaysia Plan and new ways of raising funding sources

A premature fiscal consolidation, therefore, is tantamount to placing the economy under a form of quasi-austerity.
By Rais Hussin and Jason Loh

4 years ago
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

4 years ago
Domestic Policy
Transform brain drain into wisdom gain

Mapping the relationships between variables explaining "brain drain" helps us evaluate the situation's gravity and envision ways to address it.
By Rais Hussin and Margarita Peredaryenko

4 years ago
Domestic Policy
Brain drain and reversing the trend

Reversing brain drain should be seen as an integral aspect of human capital development.
By Jason Loh

4 years ago
Domestic Policy
The spirit of Keluarga Malaysia – working together to help the rakyat in their daily needs and challenges

The new administration should do more in working together with businesses and households to further expedite the recovery from the prolonged lockdown measures.
By Amanda Yeo

4 years ago
Domestic Policy
Budget 2022 considerations for public healthcare

Public healthcare budget needs a significant boost to allow Malaysians better access to new innovative medicines, treatments and health programmes.
By Ameen Kamal

4 years ago
Domestic Policy
Boost fiscal oversight capabilities through independent fiscal body

The key is timely and accurate economic and fiscal forecasting.
By Jason Loh and Ameen Kamal

4 years ago
Domestic Policy
National unity and fulfilling the aspirations of East Malaysia

We are still a nation divided along regional lines, especially pertinent in light of Malaysia Day.
By Jason Loh

4 years ago
Domestic Policy
Keep calm, get vaccinated!

Protection from the Covid-19 severity is strongly maintained even in the presence of Delta, but viral transmission in the population may continue irrespective of vaccination rate.
By Rais Hussin and Margarita Peredaryenko

4 years ago
Domestic Policy
A more progressive tax system – prerequisite for reintroducing the GST

The tax system itself needs to be considered before reintroducing the GST.
By Rais Hussin and Jason Loh

4 years ago

A premature fiscal consolidation, therefore, is tantamount to placing the economy under a form of quasi-austerity.

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

Mapping the relationships between variables explaining "brain drain" helps us evaluate the situation's gravity and envision ways to address it.

Reversing brain drain should be seen as an integral aspect of human capital development.

The new administration should do more in working together with businesses and households to further expedite the recovery from the prolonged lockdown measures.

Public healthcare budget needs a significant boost to allow Malaysians better access to new innovative medicines, treatments and health programmes.

The key is timely and accurate economic and fiscal forecasting.

We are still a nation divided along regional lines, especially pertinent in light of Malaysia Day.

Protection from the Covid-19 severity is strongly maintained even in the presence of Delta, but viral transmission in the population may continue irrespective of vaccination rate.

The tax system itself needs to be considered before reintroducing the GST.