Economy and Finance

Bahasa Melayu
Empathy driven policies are needed in Sabah

By advocating empathy in state policymaking, the Sabah state government would be seen as a caring (prihatin) government who is always down to earth, meeting the needs of the rakyat.
By Amanda Yeo

5 years ago
Economy and Finance
Fiscal deficit reduction: is there a magic number?

The irony is that trying to achieve fiscal consolidation prematurely might result in having to postpone it to the long-term.
By Jason Loh

5 years ago
Domestic Policy
Focus on delivering empathetic budget

Politicians must be empathetic to the rakyat's situation and put aside political differences to deliver a national Budget that the people need.
By Sofea Azahar and Ameen Kamal

5 years ago
Economy and Finance
‘Createch’ – new normal for creative industries

There has never been a more pressing time for creative professionals to embrace ‘createch’ as a way to create new products, services or experiences using innovative technologies.
By Ameen Kamal

5 years ago
Bahasa Melayu
Whammies call for extended assistance for retailers to go online

New norm is emerging across all parts of the world and technology is driving the process.
By Sofea Azahar

5 years ago
Domestic Policy
Economics of empathy in action via moratorium extension

There is a need for empathy to weather through this difficult time as the ground reality might not be as rosy as it is reflected in numbers.
By Jamari Mohtar, Ameen Kamal and Sofea Azahar

5 years ago
Bahasa Melayu
Political intrigue leads to capital outflow

Political leaders indulging in the game of thrones undermine economic stability.
By Jamari Mohtar and Tam Mei Si

5 years ago
Bahasa Melayu
Higher fiscal deficit is needed for tough times

Make the sacrifice now and make up for it as time gets better.
By Sofea Azahar

5 years ago
Domestic Policy
Let’s get serious about combating youth unemployment

It might be hard to combat youth unemployment, but our primary focus now is to strive for job creation under all circumstances.
By Farhan Kamarulzaman

5 years ago
Bahasa Melayu
Regional inclusion in Malaysia: Ensuring no state is left behind

With better road, utilities, health, education, transport and digital infrastructure, it would stimulate socioeconomic activities, further reducing regional imbalances.
By Amanda Yeo

5 years ago

By advocating empathy in state policymaking, the Sabah state government would be seen as a caring (prihatin) government who is always down to earth, meeting the needs of the rakyat.

The irony is that trying to achieve fiscal consolidation prematurely might result in having to postpone it to the long-term.

Politicians must be empathetic to the rakyat's situation and put aside political differences to deliver a national Budget that the people need.

There has never been a more pressing time for creative professionals to embrace ‘createch’ as a way to create new products, services or experiences using innovative technologies.

New norm is emerging across all parts of the world and technology is driving the process.

There is a need for empathy to weather through this difficult time as the ground reality might not be as rosy as it is reflected in numbers.

Political leaders indulging in the game of thrones undermine economic stability.

Make the sacrifice now and make up for it as time gets better.

It might be hard to combat youth unemployment, but our primary focus now is to strive for job creation under all circumstances.

With better road, utilities, health, education, transport and digital infrastructure, it would stimulate socioeconomic activities, further reducing regional imbalances.