Domestic Policy

Domestic Policy
Reflection of bipartisan budget but more should be done

Budget 2021 is an opportunity for bipartisanship and consistent efforts to support the rakyat should be present not only for short-term sake but also for the long run.
By Sofea Azahar

5 years ago
Domestic Policy
Replace EPF withdrawals with long-term sustainable measures

A long-term and feasible perspective is critically needed, hence, sacrificing Malaysians’ savings shouldn’t be made one of them.
By Sofea Azahar

5 years ago
Domestic Policy
Public transportation with emphasis on quality instead of quantity

The government should consider improving our public transportation system, perhaps more on “quality” instead of “quantity”.
By Farhan Kamarulzaman

5 years ago
Domestic Policy
Tackling youth unemployment and underemployment through “Jobs Guarantee”

In Malaysia, our youth unemployment rate is now at 11.72%.
By Jason Loh

5 years ago
Domestic Policy
Rakyat the true shareholders of digital transformation, not tech giants or politicians

Technology revolutions must be accompanied with human reformation and a new governing and economic framework to avoid the same old problems.
By Ameen Kamal

5 years ago
Domestic Policy
Make room for the much-needed social assistance and subsidies

The fact that Malaysia's social assistance remains low by international standards (~1% of GDP) should be an obvious signal for the government to pay closer attention to this matter.
By Sofea Azahar

5 years ago
Bahasa Melayu
Budget 2021 To Help Support Manufacturing Sector

Budget 2021 could help mitigate the COVID-19 impact on the manufacturing sector and retain high economic competitiveness as a manufacturing hub.
By Farhan Kamarulzaman

5 years ago
Domestic Policy
Micro SMEs are the ones in dire need

Micro SMEs are the ones in dire need and what government should do for them.
By Jamari Mohtar and Tam Mei Si

5 years ago
Domestic Policy
Budget 2021 can address issue of jobless youths in Sabah

When Sabah state government is attentive to the youth unemployment issue, more job opportunities could be created, thereby empowering more than half of the youth population in the state.
By Amanda Yeo

5 years ago
Domestic Policy
Budget 2021: Is it sufficient for Covid-19 vaccines?

There is risk of insufficient funds for Covid-19 vaccines and vaccination efforts in Budget 2021 given the potential unfavourable scenarios.
By Ameen Kamal

5 years ago

Budget 2021 is an opportunity for bipartisanship and consistent efforts to support the rakyat should be present not only for short-term sake but also for the long run.

A long-term and feasible perspective is critically needed, hence, sacrificing Malaysians’ savings shouldn’t be made one of them.

The government should consider improving our public transportation system, perhaps more on “quality” instead of “quantity”.

In Malaysia, our youth unemployment rate is now at 11.72%.

Technology revolutions must be accompanied with human reformation and a new governing and economic framework to avoid the same old problems.

The fact that Malaysia's social assistance remains low by international standards (~1% of GDP) should be an obvious signal for the government to pay closer attention to this matter.

Budget 2021 could help mitigate the COVID-19 impact on the manufacturing sector and retain high economic competitiveness as a manufacturing hub.

Micro SMEs are the ones in dire need and what government should do for them.

When Sabah state government is attentive to the youth unemployment issue, more job opportunities could be created, thereby empowering more than half of the youth population in the state.

There is risk of insufficient funds for Covid-19 vaccines and vaccination efforts in Budget 2021 given the potential unfavourable scenarios.