Opinions

Domestic Policy
Please continue to aid the rakyat with more packages

The government should continue to assist and aid the rakyat - businesses and households - to withstand the economic shock.
By Amanda Yeo

4 years ago
Opinions
Be calm, but alert and concern over a new strain of delta variant

With Indonesia experiencing more than 21,000 daily new cases in recent days, and with more countries imposing fresh curbs, it’s time to put the conversation on Covid-19 back to the front burner.
By Jamari Mohtar

4 years ago
Bahasa Malaysia
The case for an automatic six months loan moratorium

The banks that placed itself as a risk-free sector (Islamic included) should finally accept some reduced profits (not losses) and share the burden of the pandemic with the rakyat.
By Rais Hussin, Margarita Peredaryenko, Jason Loh and Ameen Kamal

4 years ago
Opinions
Convening a special select committee of parliament on national reconciliation is a better alternative

There is a difference between a parliamentary session and a select committee.
By Jamari Mohtar

4 years ago
Education and Social Policy
Suicide: A hidden danger that requires more attention

More precious lives of Malaysians can be saved when the government is serious about addressing suicide.
By Amanda Yeo

4 years ago
Education and Social Policy
Increase testing intensity alongside vaccination drive

Better virus transmission evaluation requires increased random testing concurrent with vaccination.
By Margarita Peredaryenko and Ameen Kamal

4 years ago
Domestic Policy
Exit Strategy Building Blocks for Malaysia (Part 3)

The third and final part of the building block for pandemic exit strategy suggests ways to stimulate economic recovery.
By Rais Hussin, Margarita Peredaryenko, Jason Loh and Ameen Kamal

4 years ago
Domestic Policy
Exit strategy building blocks for Malaysia (Part 2)

Part 2 of the National Pandemic Exit Strategy calls for emergency education responses, and national reconciliation.
By Rais Hussin, Margarita Peredaryenko, Jason Loh and Ameen Kamal

4 years ago
Bahasa Melayu
Exit strategy building blocks for Malaysia

National Pandemic exit strategy must be a comprehensive, all inclusive plan developed with an understanding of the Malaysian context for ALL Malaysians.
By Rais Hussin, Margarita Peredaryenko, Jason Loh and Ameen Kamal

4 years ago
Opinions
Vaccination rate showing good progress

Pace of vaccination is encouraging, but it is crucial to address potential hurdles.
By Ameen Kamal

4 years ago

The government should continue to assist and aid the rakyat - businesses and households - to withstand the economic shock.

With Indonesia experiencing more than 21,000 daily new cases in recent days, and with more countries imposing fresh curbs, it’s time to put the conversation on Covid-19 back to the front burner.

The banks that placed itself as a risk-free sector (Islamic included) should finally accept some reduced profits (not losses) and share the burden of the pandemic with the rakyat.

There is a difference between a parliamentary session and a select committee.

More precious lives of Malaysians can be saved when the government is serious about addressing suicide.

Better virus transmission evaluation requires increased random testing concurrent with vaccination.

The third and final part of the building block for pandemic exit strategy suggests ways to stimulate economic recovery.

Part 2 of the National Pandemic Exit Strategy calls for emergency education responses, and national reconciliation.

National Pandemic exit strategy must be a comprehensive, all inclusive plan developed with an understanding of the Malaysian context for ALL Malaysians.

Pace of vaccination is encouraging, but it is crucial to address potential hurdles.