Opinions
Opinions
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Domestic PolicyHarmonising views in addressing vaccine hesitancy
MIR Research proposes “firm yet fair” people-driven mandates instead of being authoritatively forceful - until and unless new data emerges to either support or change the present narrative.
By Ameen Kamal -
Foreign Policy
Engaging with the Taliban, “Reconstructing” Afghanistan
The second step is to reach out and help the Taliban – as they seek recognition in the eyes of the international community.
By Jason Loh -
Domestic Policy
Transforming Malaysia from third- to first-world country
We can close the gap between interventions and real societal impacts and therefore the door for a "speed-to-spend" mentality among public administration and civil servants.
By Rais Hussin and Margarita Peredaryenko -
Education and Social Policy
Strengthening family ties could help to reduce the divorce rate
When married couples could find ways to improve their relationship and marriage together, they could strengthen the family ties with their children.
By Amanda Yeo -
Domestic Policy
Poor governance antithetical to growth and development
Forget growth and development if governance issues are not taken care of. It is time for affirmative reforms towards good governance, just policies, structures and legislations.
By Ameen Kamal -
Domestic Policy
Of desperate, corrupt civil servants and the bureaucratic cartels – overlooked stumbling block to the quest for a better Malaysia
These corrupt minds in the civil service are a stumbling block to our quest and aspiration for a better Malaysia.
By Jason Loh and Ameen Kamal -
Domestic Policy
Continue caring for the rakyat’s well-being during the new normal
The rakyat still require time to adjust back to pre-Covid times and find new ways to recover from the loss of loved ones, jobs and income.
By Amanda Yeo -
Domestic Policy
Budget 2022 & 12MP – debt ceiling, windfall & capital gains taxes
The fiscal strategy shouldn’t be to broaden the fiscal base as yet.
By Jason Loh -
Education and Social Policy
Addressing period poverty crucial in meeting the socio-economic needs of marginalised girls and women
To advocate the well-being of young girls and women in Malaysia, the new federal administration must first identify the root causes of period poverty.
By Amanda Yeo -
Opinions
On obscure politicians and activists – a very brief survey & a tribute
There’s a need for the public to know about these “obscure” politicians so that their memory can be remembered, honoured and appreciated."
By Jason Loh
