Opinions

Domestic Policy
Data-driven approach is essential in Malaysia’s public policy making

To better address socio-economic issues, the government must adopt data-driven approach – cooperating with relevant ministries, agencies and representatives from private sector for more inclusive data.
By Amanda Yeo

6 years ago
Bahasa Melayu
Monitoring procedures to assess effectiveness, efficiency and capability of online education

It is more crucial for the education system to effectively adjust to the new norm.
By Farhan Kamarulzaman

6 years ago
Foreign Policy
Extra-territorial, extra-judicial killings: Enough is enough

There’s never been an argument that there’s a difference between extra-judicial killing domestically and externally.
By Jason Loh

6 years ago
Bahasa Melayu
Public-private partnership might save our National Zoo

The government should ensure the crisis will not continue to threaten the National Zoo.
By Farhan Kamarulzaman

6 years ago
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

6 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

6 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

6 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

6 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

6 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

6 years ago

To better address socio-economic issues, the government must adopt data-driven approach – cooperating with relevant ministries, agencies and representatives from private sector for more inclusive data.

It is more crucial for the education system to effectively adjust to the new norm.

There’s never been an argument that there’s a difference between extra-judicial killing domestically and externally.

The government should ensure the crisis will not continue to threaten the National Zoo.

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.