Economy and Finance
Economy and Finance
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Economy and FinanceBudget 2025 – powering data centres
A “radical” tax allowance scheme could help to position Malaysia to be a leading regional hub for data centres.
By Jason Loh -
Domestic Policy
Malaysia’s 5G in Limbo: Progress Delayed, Frustrations Amplified
Interestingly, none of the criteria revealed by the MCMC are of substantial or technical nature—everything ‘can be enforced,’ ‘can be monitored,’ or ‘can be adjusted,’ clearly suggesting a retrofitting approach or like a ‘selection’ process...
By Rais Hussin -
Domestic Policy
Breaking the Chains of Economic Violence: Policy Recommendations for Empowering Women
Women empowerment aims not just for equality with men, but for equity, recognising the different needs and challenges of both genders in terms of well-being, finances, and education.
By Jachintha Joyce Devasagayam Jayakumar -
Domestic Policy
Malaysia’s 5G Dreams: Lessons from Rwanda
We could have earlier benefited from the experience of countries that wisely avoided SWN—comprising a significant majority—or those that initially struggled with its implementation but eventually pivoted away, like Rwanda.
By Rais Hussin -
Economy and Finance
Economic violence: A barrier to women empowerment
Economic violence, though more common in poorer households, can impact families of any social or economic status, including the wealthy.
By Jachintha Joyce Devasagayam Jayakumar -
Economy and Finance
Global Innovation Index 2024: Linking Education to the Persistent Innovation Input-Output Gap
If anything, our result in GII 2024 is the prime example of how investment does not necessarily lead to successful output.
By Chia Chu Hang -
Economy and Finance
Ringgit’s Resurgence: Beyond the Dollar’s Decline
Malaysia’s trade performance has also been steady into the H1 2024. This trend will likely continue, bolstered by robust global demand and a potential increase in commodity prices driven by the weakening USD, especially in...
By Rais Hussin -
Domestic Policy
Gegenpressing Stalled Pathway: The Urgency of Malaysia’s 5G Transition
Malaysia must expedite its 5G Dual Wholesale Network transition to break the monopoly and align with global trends.
By Rais Hussin -
Economy and Finance
BRICS’ Currency Dilemma: A Necessary Quality Leap Beyond the Dollar
Economic asymmetries between BRICS countries, although natural, can hinder the deepening of economic trade within the bloc when it is conducted in national currencies.
By Rais Hussin -
Domestic Policy
Solving the Malaysia Airlines Conundrum Credibly
Up until 2020, the government had injected RM28 billion into MAB. With this much being spent without results to show, it is crystal clear that MAB has massive management and operational issues.
By Chia Chu Hang
