Opinions
Opinions
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Domestic PolicyReinventing Covid-19 Pandemic Management – Speed and Scale
Early interventions with speed and scale keys to containment, economic openness and alleviating healthcare burden.
By Rais Hussin, Margarita Peredaryenko, Jason Loh and Ameen Kamal -
Domestic Policy
Take serious actions to address vaccination scandals
The victim of a "blank or partial injection" during vaccination may not only be risking his/her life, but also risking the spread of the virus elsewhere. The act, and the implications must not be underestimated...
By Ameen Kamal -
Law and Human Rights
On parliamentary sovereignty and our Constitution
It all depends on the actual political will of the government of the day – otherwise known as the Executive-sitting-in-Parliament.
By Jason Loh -
Domestic Policy
Testing for reopening – simultaneous containment and controlled reopening
Reopening of non-essential industries should be conditional upon testing – if vaccination hasn’t been applied.
By Jason Loh -
Domestic Policy
Targeted assistance is required to reach the most vulnerable
"The current administration could use the white flag as the determinant, initiating more outreach programmes to assist people in need."
By Amanda Yeo -
OpinionsD-hammer option to flatten the curve
Vitamin D deficiency is a valid and important risk factor for Covid19 infection and its severity. Hence, the use of Vitamin D as a compelling alternative to flatten the curve.
By Rais Hussin and Margarita Peredaryenko -
Domestic Policy
Are we easing movement restrictions a little too soon?
Let’s get past the peak of virus spread, and meet vaccination targets before easing movement restrictions for more sustainable normalcy.
By Ameen Kamal -
Domestic Policy
Boosting Vaccine Registration Would Help Sabah Towards Recovery
Every resident in Sabah would be encouraged to do their part by registering their interest to be vaccinated.
By Amanda Yeo -
Domestic Policy
Combining full and targeted lockdowns – in tandem
Combining a full MCO and EMCO with a targeted EMCO bifurcates districts into industrial and non-industrial zones.
By Rais Hussin and Jason Loh -
Domestic Policy
Simultaneous containment and controlled reopening through tech-powered mass testing
A balance between strict lockdowns and full relaxation of movement restrictions can be achieved through a technology-powered mass testing, tracing and isolation.
By Margarita Peredaryenko and Ameen Kamal
