Economy and Finance
Economy and Finance
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Domestic PolicyBrain drain or voting with the feet
Brain drain challenge in Malaysia is getting bad to worse and if left unresolved will bring about catastrophic consequences for nation’s progress and development that will harm people directly.
By Rais Hussin and Margarita Peredaryenko -
Domestic Policy
Rethinking and reconceptualising the affirmative action agenda in Malaysia
The term, “keluarga”, evokes one of the most basic instincts and is the fundamental social expression of what it means to be human.
By Jason Loh and Ameen Kamal -
Domestic Policy
The 12th Malaysia Plan – driving the green investment agenda with green bonds
The use and deployment of SIBs as a funding source for the green and sustainable growth agenda should be explored.
By Jason Loh -
Domestic Policy
Aim for population to be 100% vaccinated before moving to a full-swing endemic strategy
Above all, it is everyone shouldering their personal and social responsibility in observing the SOPs that is key to a successful pre-endemic and endemic phases.
By Jamari Mohtar -
Domestic Policy
Narrowing the East-West development gap would promote sustainable economic growth
Equitable distribution of socio-economic benefits across income groups, ethnicities and states would provide the opportunity for Sabahans and Sarawakians to sustain their economic livelihoods.
By Amanda Yeo -
Domestic Policy
The 12th Malaysia Plan and new ways of raising funding sources
A premature fiscal consolidation, therefore, is tantamount to placing the economy under a form of quasi-austerity.
By Rais Hussin and Jason Loh -
Domestic Policy
The 12th Malaysia Plan – cautious optimism (and need for real economic variable analyses in fiscal strategy)
It entails continuous “high” levels of deficit spending which are only moderated in response to conditions in the real economy.
By Jason Loh -
Domestic Policy
Transform brain drain into wisdom gain
Mapping the relationships between variables explaining "brain drain" helps us evaluate the situation's gravity and envision ways to address it.
By Rais Hussin and Margarita Peredaryenko -
Domestic Policy
Brain drain and reversing the trend
Reversing brain drain should be seen as an integral aspect of human capital development.
By Jason Loh -
Domestic Policy
The spirit of Keluarga Malaysia – working together to help the rakyat in their daily needs and challenges
The new administration should do more in working together with businesses and households to further expedite the recovery from the prolonged lockdown measures.
By Amanda Yeo
