Economy and Finance

Domestic Policy
Mission Reinvent

The ‘Reinvent’ mission aims to reinforce and further expand the digital economy for Malaysia’s socio-economic growth.
By Rais Hussin

5 years ago
Economy and Finance
Can Malaysia ever move away from the middle-income trap?

By emphasising institutional reform, economic competitiveness and talent development, Malaysia would be able to move up the global value chain and escape the middle-income trap.
By Amanda Yeo

5 years ago
Bahasa Melayu
Tackling the problem of homelessness

Homelessness might appear to be a complicated issue but people will suffer if nothing is done.
By Sofea Azahar

5 years ago
Economy and Finance
Strong political will needed to ensure stimulus measures succeed

Effective execution and monitoring also vital for the measures to succeed.
By Sofea Azahar

5 years ago
Domestic Policy
Extended hours for businesses to make ends meet

A stricter MCO is crucially needed but there should also be a balancing act to try to compensate the losses shouldered by the people who are trying to weather through the crisis.
By Sofea Azahar

5 years ago
Economy and Finance
Helping smaller businesses and micros to go cashless

Many smaller businesses and micros aren't quickly adapting to a new business model in the form of e-commerce and online platforms.
By Jason Loh

5 years ago
Economy and Finance
Bad loans in the housing sector – ticking time-bomb?

The backdrop to this is Malaysia being well-known as having one of highest household debt ratios in Asia and the highest in Asean.
By Jason Loh

5 years ago
Economy and Finance
Moving forward: What to expect for both Sabah and Sarawak in 2021

Both Sabah and Sarawak state governments should utilise the budget surplus and work closely with the federal government to catalyse socio-economic development in both states.
By Amanda Yeo

5 years ago
Economy and Finance
Malaysia falling behind regional competitors for FDI – beginning of end?

We are seeing the acceleration of international and regional cooperation where Covid-19 affects the whole spectrum of trade and investment linkages.
By Jason Loh

5 years ago
Domestic Policy
Affordable housing as key to sustained fiscal consolidation

A stable housing market in the form of affordable housing – facilitated and enabled by land price stability – implies less debt leverage.
By Jason Loh

5 years ago

The ‘Reinvent’ mission aims to reinforce and further expand the digital economy for Malaysia’s socio-economic growth.

By emphasising institutional reform, economic competitiveness and talent development, Malaysia would be able to move up the global value chain and escape the middle-income trap.

Homelessness might appear to be a complicated issue but people will suffer if nothing is done.

Effective execution and monitoring also vital for the measures to succeed.

A stricter MCO is crucially needed but there should also be a balancing act to try to compensate the losses shouldered by the people who are trying to weather through the crisis.

Many smaller businesses and micros aren't quickly adapting to a new business model in the form of e-commerce and online platforms.

The backdrop to this is Malaysia being well-known as having one of highest household debt ratios in Asia and the highest in Asean.

Both Sabah and Sarawak state governments should utilise the budget surplus and work closely with the federal government to catalyse socio-economic development in both states.

We are seeing the acceleration of international and regional cooperation where Covid-19 affects the whole spectrum of trade and investment linkages.

A stable housing market in the form of affordable housing – facilitated and enabled by land price stability – implies less debt leverage.