Domestic Policy

Bahasa Melayu
Time for rural revitalisation

Rural revitalisation in this age goes well beyond agriculture, as it involves creating non-farm markets while making technology and innovation the cornerstones of rural economic growth.
By Nurafifah Suhaimi

5 years ago
Bahasa Melayu
Vacancy tax timely solution to property overhang problem

It is understood that the tax could be levied as a percentage of the gross selling price of a unit.
By Jason Loh

5 years ago
Domestic Policy
SMEs need more assistances

With additional government assistance, SMEs would have room to recover and at the same time lowering the unemployment rate in the country, where B40 would be benefited.
By Amanda Yeo

5 years ago
Bahasa Melayu
Help rakyat to ensure their financial security

A long-term solution to ease financial burden should be given priority.
By Nurafifah Suhaimi

5 years ago
Domestic Policy
State environment committee, DOE need to wake up in performing monitoring and enforcement duties

Weaknesses in environmental monitoring and enforcement of laws, measly fines for polluters, and a complete disregard of the environment by greedy companies create a recipe for repeat offences.
By Ameen Kamal

5 years ago
Bahasa Melayu
Don’t ease international border yet, focus on bolstering domestic tourism

National priorities should be health first and propping up domestic tourism.
By Nurafifah Suhaimi

5 years ago
Domestic Policy
Wake-up call on our state of ‘Merdeka’

Internal regressions in politics and society, external dependencies in critical areas and increasing territorial threats question the depth of Malaysia’s “Merdeka” status and even its sovereignty.
By Ameen Kamal

5 years ago
Bahasa Melayu
Economic and environmental sustainability are not mutually exclusive

This requires the participation of both economists and environmentalists in this ongoing discussion to close the gaps.
By Farhan Kamarulzaman

5 years ago
Bahasa Melayu
Rebranding agriculture to charm the youth

The government should empower the younger generation to venture into this sector by improving the agriculture’s image or make it ‘sexier’ and more lucrative.
By Nurafifah Suhaimi

5 years ago
Bahasa Melayu
Sustainable action plan crucial for B40 women’s head of family

What is needed is a long-term and sustainable solution for them to protect their livelihoods.
By Sofea Azahar

5 years ago

Rural revitalisation in this age goes well beyond agriculture, as it involves creating non-farm markets while making technology and innovation the cornerstones of rural economic growth.

It is understood that the tax could be levied as a percentage of the gross selling price of a unit.

With additional government assistance, SMEs would have room to recover and at the same time lowering the unemployment rate in the country, where B40 would be benefited.

A long-term solution to ease financial burden should be given priority.

Weaknesses in environmental monitoring and enforcement of laws, measly fines for polluters, and a complete disregard of the environment by greedy companies create a recipe for repeat offences.

National priorities should be health first and propping up domestic tourism.

Internal regressions in politics and society, external dependencies in critical areas and increasing territorial threats question the depth of Malaysia’s “Merdeka” status and even its sovereignty.

This requires the participation of both economists and environmentalists in this ongoing discussion to close the gaps.

The government should empower the younger generation to venture into this sector by improving the agriculture’s image or make it ‘sexier’ and more lucrative.

What is needed is a long-term and sustainable solution for them to protect their livelihoods.