Domestic Policy

Asian Studies
Cash transfers not ‘magic bullets’, crucial in short term

There should be an enhancement in the cash assistance programme in the long term but due to the unprecedented crisis, people need a faster cash mechanism now.
By Sofea Azahar

5 years ago
Domestic Policy
Putting the economy on a strong footing

It pursues the approach of reopening the economy cautiously alongside pushing through the changes needed post-Covid-19.
By Jamari Mohtar

5 years ago
Bahasa Melayu
ERP targets the 4IR

Focus is more clearly on the digital sectors.
By Rais Hussin

5 years ago
Domestic Policy
Health Certificates Could Be The First Step To Revive The COVID-Affected Domestic Tourism

Since international travel would take a longer time to recover, domestic travel can be a good start to revive the tourism industry.
By Sofea Azahar

5 years ago
Bahasa Melayu
Appropriate living conditions essential for migrant workers

Employers’ decision to postpone the compliance would be immorally responsible for Malaysians who are putting their lives at risk as well as for the foreign workers.
By Sofea Azahar

5 years ago
Bahasa Melayu
Malaysia 5.0 ― A National 4IR Policy

Malaysia 5.0 can contribute to a more sustainable and circular economy, where greater well-being is possible for all citizens regardless of age, ethnicity, and class.
By Rais Hussin

5 years ago
Bahasa Melayu
Necessity of planning a good exit strategy

The exit strategy would require that people adopt the new standards effectively and that businesses make several shifts in the business landscape.
By Farhan Kamarulzaman

5 years ago
Asian Studies
Marriage and population growth beyond the pandemic

Population growth issue might not be very obvious in the short-term but this unprecedented crisis should provide us the signs to take actions.
By Sofea Azahar

5 years ago
Bahasa Melayu
Reclassify household incomes to promote economic well-being of B40, M40

If the current demarcation persists, the unequal distribution of income and assets will make the rich get richer.
By Farhan Kamarulzaman

6 years ago
Bahasa Melayu
Fine-tuning foreign labour policy to accommodate locals

Efforts to control foreign worker inflows should be in tandem with moral responsibility and an open-minded society.
By Sofea Azahar

6 years ago

There should be an enhancement in the cash assistance programme in the long term but due to the unprecedented crisis, people need a faster cash mechanism now.

It pursues the approach of reopening the economy cautiously alongside pushing through the changes needed post-Covid-19.

Focus is more clearly on the digital sectors.

Since international travel would take a longer time to recover, domestic travel can be a good start to revive the tourism industry.

Employers’ decision to postpone the compliance would be immorally responsible for Malaysians who are putting their lives at risk as well as for the foreign workers.

Malaysia 5.0 can contribute to a more sustainable and circular economy, where greater well-being is possible for all citizens regardless of age, ethnicity, and class.

The exit strategy would require that people adopt the new standards effectively and that businesses make several shifts in the business landscape.

Population growth issue might not be very obvious in the short-term but this unprecedented crisis should provide us the signs to take actions.

If the current demarcation persists, the unequal distribution of income and assets will make the rich get richer.

Efforts to control foreign worker inflows should be in tandem with moral responsibility and an open-minded society.