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Domestic PolicyGambling Addiction: A Growing Challenge Demanding a Multi-Pronged Solution
The immediate need is to introduce new laws to heavily regulate online gambling, thereby making it more difficult for younger people to access.
By Chia Chu Hang -
Domestic Policy
Bridging Mental Health and Public Safety: Enhancing Malaysia’s MyPCVE Framework
As depression rises and lone-wolf threats persist, integrating mental wellness into the MyPCVE framework is key to a safer future.
By Avyce Heng -
Domestic Policy
The Cost of Growing Old: Rising Medical Costs and the Insurance Dilemma
Healthcare insurance premiums, intended as “safety nets” to ensure access to medical services and reduce financial burdens in emergencies, are increasingly becoming inaccessible.
By Jachintha Joyce Devasagayam Jayakumar -
Domestic Policy
Building More Highways Won’t Solve Traffic Congestion— Reducing Demand Will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn’t work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
By Chia Chu Hang -
Domestic Policy
Housing: A Necessity That Not Many Can Afford in Malaysia
Housing, while viewed by some as an investment, has become increasingly unaffordable for others.
By Chia Chu Hang -
Domestic Policy
Breaking the Chains of Economic Violence: Policy Recommendations for Empowering Women
Women empowerment aims not just for equality with men, but for equity, recognising the different needs and challenges of both genders in terms of well-being, finances, and education.
By Jachintha Joyce Devasagayam Jayakumar -
Economy and Finance
Economic violence: A barrier to women empowerment
Economic violence, though more common in poorer households, can impact families of any social or economic status, including the wealthy.
By Jachintha Joyce Devasagayam Jayakumar -
Domestic Policy
Northeast Monsoon Is Coming, Are We Prepared for It?
The storm in the northern states is terrifying, but the northeast monsoon could be much worse.
By Chia Chu Hang -
Domestic Policy
Solving the Malaysia Airlines Conundrum Credibly
Up until 2020, the government had injected RM28 billion into MAB. With this much being spent without results to show, it is crystal clear that MAB has massive management and operational issues.
By Chia Chu Hang -
Economy and Finance
The hidden costs of climate change: impacts on rural communities
While climate change impacts all regions and demographics, rural populations, feel its effects most acutely due to being least equipped to adapt.
By Jachintha Joyce Devasagayam Jayakumar
