Economy and Finance

Domestic Policy
Strategies to combat high food inflation

The unprecedented impact of Covid-19 can’t be used as justification for excessive mark-ups.
By Rais Hussin and Jason Loh

4 years ago
Domestic Policy
Low EPF savings among the young adults and middle-aged – possible cause of bankruptcy?

Tough measures are needed to deal with the low savings issue that may then morph into a possible bankruptcy crisis.
By Tze Yong Tan

4 years ago
Domestic Policy
Keluarga Malaysia – moving from rhetoric into action

Keluarga Malaysia re-vitalises and re-emphasises the realities of what’s known as the “estates of life” or “orders of creation.
By Jason Loh

4 years ago
Domestic Policy
Rethinking Grant Ecosystem in Malaysia

The allure of “free money” in a poorly-governed ecosystem opens up opportunities for wastage, mismanagement, abuse, and fraudulent activities.
By Ameen Kamal

4 years ago
Domestic Policy
A real societal problem behind Squid Game

There must now be a sense of urgency on the part of the government and stakeholders to work out a strategy and roadmap towards achieving sustainable retirement savings.
By Amanda Yeo

4 years ago
Economy and Finance
Budget 2022 – towards a more comprehensive welfare system

The government still needs to put in place a comprehensive and systematic welfare system to cover all segments of society.
By Jason Loh and Amanda Yeo

4 years ago
Domestic Policy
Welfare and progressive economics on the back of macro-economic fundamentals

However, the government’s effort in ensuring equitable tax treatment has fallen short of expectations.
By Rais Hussin and Jason Loh

4 years ago
Domestic Policy
Remember the Squid Game!

“Reflect on Malaysian political scene while watching the #squidgame”
By Rais Hussin and Margarita Peredaryenko

4 years ago
Domestic Policy
“Mix and match” – moving beyond the EPF

A BSP/USP can help to cover for the retirement of the B40 without burdening their current budgetary needs.
By Rais Hussin and Jason Loh

4 years ago
Domestic Policy
Reconstructing digital sovereignty

This is high time to put things in order in our digital space to reinstate our digital sovereignty — critical component for the nation's survival.
By Rais Hussin and Margarita Peredaryenko

4 years ago

The unprecedented impact of Covid-19 can’t be used as justification for excessive mark-ups.

Tough measures are needed to deal with the low savings issue that may then morph into a possible bankruptcy crisis.

Keluarga Malaysia re-vitalises and re-emphasises the realities of what’s known as the “estates of life” or “orders of creation.

The allure of “free money” in a poorly-governed ecosystem opens up opportunities for wastage, mismanagement, abuse, and fraudulent activities.

There must now be a sense of urgency on the part of the government and stakeholders to work out a strategy and roadmap towards achieving sustainable retirement savings.

The government still needs to put in place a comprehensive and systematic welfare system to cover all segments of society.

However, the government’s effort in ensuring equitable tax treatment has fallen short of expectations.

“Reflect on Malaysian political scene while watching the #squidgame”

A BSP/USP can help to cover for the retirement of the B40 without burdening their current budgetary needs.

This is high time to put things in order in our digital space to reinstate our digital sovereignty — critical component for the nation's survival.