Domestic Policy

Domestic Policy
The PM’s call to EPF to increase its domestic investments

The Prime Minister’s call has profound implications for EPF and the economy.
By Jason Loh

2 years ago
Domestic Policy
Treat Vape Like Cigarettes

The government may be “gambling” for a shorter-term gain in tax-based revenues, probably (and mistakenly) hedging against a future of lower health implications compared to smoking.
By Rais Hussin and Ameen Kamal

2 years ago
Domestic Policy
Malaysian 5G Rollout — FDI Promissory Trap

The current DNB model focuses only on the last mile service delivery, which WILL NOT resolve internet problems in rural areas.
By Rais Hussin

2 years ago
Domestic Policy
Malaysian 5G Rollout—Bending the Truth Like No Other

So given all the facts based on data, science and economics, are we still to pursue the Single Wholesale Network (SWN) Model? Are we still to ignore completely the global wisdom that took to the...
By Rais Hussin

2 years ago
Domestic Policy
The crux of the matter related to the MACC’s probing of Justice Nazlan

Judges would be vulnerable to the interference in the conduct and affairs of judicial/legal proceedings, indirectly, and be put in a state of apprehension or fear.
By Jason Loh

2 years ago
Domestic Policy
Problems with Monopolies in Medical Products Supply Chain

A singular and exclusive channel confers higher supply disruption risk and lower competition, giving the party holding most of the cards a significant negotiating power.
By Rais Hussin and Ameen Kamal

2 years ago
Domestic Policy
Malaysian 5G Rollout: Credible Way Forward

Let us get clever by replicating the successful model globally. Let us get clever for the people and the nation.
By Rais Hussin

2 years ago
Domestic Policy
Strategies Moving Forward for Malaysia (Part 2) – Gaps and Opportunities

Addressing these gaps not only fulfils the necessary prerequisites but also overlaps with the creation of unrealised opportunities and the optimisation of under-realised ones.
By Rais Hussin and Ameen Kamal

2 years ago
Domestic Policy
Urgent Need to Reform Malaysian Education System

It is time for Malaysia to put the spirit into saying that tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today by keeping up with the best educational practices.
By Rais Hussin and Margarita Peredaryenko

2 years ago
Domestic Policy
MySejahtera—Perpetual License, Perpetual Problems

The current administration must put a lid on the MySejahtera debacle that had transcended two prior administrations. However, the latest official remarks appear to bring more questions than answers.
By Rais Hussin and Ameen Kamal

2 years ago

The Prime Minister’s call has profound implications for EPF and the economy.

The government may be “gambling” for a shorter-term gain in tax-based revenues, probably (and mistakenly) hedging against a future of lower health implications compared to smoking.

The current DNB model focuses only on the last mile service delivery, which WILL NOT resolve internet problems in rural areas.

So given all the facts based on data, science and economics, are we still to pursue the Single Wholesale Network (SWN) Model? Are we still to ignore completely the global wisdom that took to the...

Judges would be vulnerable to the interference in the conduct and affairs of judicial/legal proceedings, indirectly, and be put in a state of apprehension or fear.

A singular and exclusive channel confers higher supply disruption risk and lower competition, giving the party holding most of the cards a significant negotiating power.

Let us get clever by replicating the successful model globally. Let us get clever for the people and the nation.

Addressing these gaps not only fulfils the necessary prerequisites but also overlaps with the creation of unrealised opportunities and the optimisation of under-realised ones.

It is time for Malaysia to put the spirit into saying that tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today by keeping up with the best educational practices.

The current administration must put a lid on the MySejahtera debacle that had transcended two prior administrations. However, the latest official remarks appear to bring more questions than answers.