Opinions

Economy and Finance
Can Malaysia ever move away from the middle-income trap?

By emphasising institutional reform, economic competitiveness and talent development, Malaysia would be able to move up the global value chain and escape the middle-income trap.
By Amanda Yeo

5 years ago
Bahasa Melayu
Tackling the problem of homelessness

Homelessness might appear to be a complicated issue but people will suffer if nothing is done.
By Sofea Azahar

5 years ago
Domestic Policy
Consider the ‘k’: Total nationwide lockdowns may not be the only way

There could be a way to contain the spread of an infectious disease nationwide that is more favourable to livelihoods without sacrificing lives and still prevent future clusters from emerging
By Margarita Peredaryenko and Ameen Kamal

5 years ago
Economy and Finance
Strong political will needed to ensure stimulus measures succeed

Effective execution and monitoring also vital for the measures to succeed.
By Sofea Azahar

5 years ago
Opinions
The Emergency: Questioning its legitimacy

What's under consideration is whether the nature of the application of judicial review will be politicised, leading to its 'politicisation'.
By Jason Loh

5 years ago
Opinions
The best jihad of Salleh Abas

After reading the Aliran article, I had no doubt Salleh was the embodiment of the hadith in which the Prophet said the best jihad is to speak the truth in front of an oppressive ruler.
By Jamari Mohtar

5 years ago
Domestic Policy
MCO 2.0 as the one and only option for now

It is the only alternative that could save the country from the uncontrolled spread of the virus, although the act would cause some businesses to suffer.
By Farhan Kamarulzaman

5 years ago
Economy and Finance
Helping smaller businesses and micros to go cashless

Many smaller businesses and micros aren't quickly adapting to a new business model in the form of e-commerce and online platforms.
By Jason Loh

5 years ago
Domestic Policy
Is the state of Emergency justifiable at the end of the day?

One relates to the public health situation that’s fast deteriorating; the other applies to the current fluid and ever-changing political environment.
By Jason Loh

5 years ago
Economy and Finance
Bad loans in the housing sector – ticking time-bomb?

The backdrop to this is Malaysia being well-known as having one of highest household debt ratios in Asia and the highest in Asean.
By Jason Loh

5 years ago

By emphasising institutional reform, economic competitiveness and talent development, Malaysia would be able to move up the global value chain and escape the middle-income trap.

Homelessness might appear to be a complicated issue but people will suffer if nothing is done.

There could be a way to contain the spread of an infectious disease nationwide that is more favourable to livelihoods without sacrificing lives and still prevent future clusters from emerging

Effective execution and monitoring also vital for the measures to succeed.

What's under consideration is whether the nature of the application of judicial review will be politicised, leading to its 'politicisation'.

After reading the Aliran article, I had no doubt Salleh was the embodiment of the hadith in which the Prophet said the best jihad is to speak the truth in front of an oppressive ruler.

It is the only alternative that could save the country from the uncontrolled spread of the virus, although the act would cause some businesses to suffer.

Many smaller businesses and micros aren't quickly adapting to a new business model in the form of e-commerce and online platforms.

One relates to the public health situation that’s fast deteriorating; the other applies to the current fluid and ever-changing political environment.

The backdrop to this is Malaysia being well-known as having one of highest household debt ratios in Asia and the highest in Asean.