Opinions

Domestic Policy
Crop insurance to boost yields, efficiencies and stay competitive

Crop insurance would be the bait for farmers to take the risk in utilizing modern technologies, should there be any losses, they do not lose anything because their crops are already insured.
By Nurafifah Suhaimi

5 years ago
Education and Social Policy
Building blocks for the nation

For Malaysia 5.0 important building blocks must be put in place. Focus more on developing human strengths, introduce correct 4IR elements into the curriculum, and transcend the humanities/sciences divide.
By Margarita Peredaryenko

5 years ago
Domestic Policy
Fintech as driver of SME digitalisation continuing to drive momentum

The phenomenal growth of fintech can serve to catalyse the digitalisation of our SMEs.
By Jason Loh

5 years ago
Bahasa Melayu
Wedding industry players need to be nimble and adapt to new norms

Wedding industry players should take steps to develop virtual wedding or venture into other related industries or businesses.
By Jamari Mohtar and Tam Mei Si

5 years ago
Domestic Policy
Resolving digital poverty in Sabah is the way forward

By advocating digitalisation agenda, Sabah would be able to utilise the economic advantage from RCEP and create more business opportunities when Indonesia’s capital city relocates to East Kalimantan by 2024.
By Amanda Yeo

5 years ago
Domestic Policy
Time for MAS and unions to look beyond bailouts

Consecutive perpetual bailouts have proven unfeasible and a more permanent solution is needed for Malaysia Airlines.
By Ameen Kamal

5 years ago
Domestic Policy
Reflection of bipartisan budget but more should be done

Budget 2021 is an opportunity for bipartisanship and consistent efforts to support the rakyat should be present not only for short-term sake but also for the long run.
By Sofea Azahar

5 years ago
Opinions
Addressing ‘anti-vaxxer’ concerns important for nationwide vaccination

Anti-vaxxer’s claims, valid or invalid, must be seriously looked into to ensure the risks are addressed prior to nationwide vaccination.
By Ameen Kamal

5 years ago
Asian Studies
Standing up to religious violence around the world

For a start, the call should be to increase awareness of the phenomena.
By Jason Loh

5 years ago
Domestic Policy
Replace EPF withdrawals with long-term sustainable measures

A long-term and feasible perspective is critically needed, hence, sacrificing Malaysians’ savings shouldn’t be made one of them.
By Sofea Azahar

5 years ago

Crop insurance would be the bait for farmers to take the risk in utilizing modern technologies, should there be any losses, they do not lose anything because their crops are already insured.

For Malaysia 5.0 important building blocks must be put in place. Focus more on developing human strengths, introduce correct 4IR elements into the curriculum, and transcend the humanities/sciences divide.

The phenomenal growth of fintech can serve to catalyse the digitalisation of our SMEs.

Wedding industry players should take steps to develop virtual wedding or venture into other related industries or businesses.

By advocating digitalisation agenda, Sabah would be able to utilise the economic advantage from RCEP and create more business opportunities when Indonesia’s capital city relocates to East Kalimantan by 2024.

Consecutive perpetual bailouts have proven unfeasible and a more permanent solution is needed for Malaysia Airlines.

Budget 2021 is an opportunity for bipartisanship and consistent efforts to support the rakyat should be present not only for short-term sake but also for the long run.

Anti-vaxxer’s claims, valid or invalid, must be seriously looked into to ensure the risks are addressed prior to nationwide vaccination.

For a start, the call should be to increase awareness of the phenomena.

A long-term and feasible perspective is critically needed, hence, sacrificing Malaysians’ savings shouldn’t be made one of them.