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Domestic Policy
“Internal empowerment, external control” for foreign beggars

The act of begging, in its occurrence, persistence, and regularity, reflects public and social policy shortcomings.
By Farah Natasya Muhamad Ridzuan

1 year ago
Domestic Policy
Malaysia Madani and the social contract

Malaysia Madani is well-poised to definitively give adequate expression to the dual nature inherent in our society as underpinned by the “social contract”.
By Jason Loh

1 year ago
Economy and Finance
Addressing gender disparities amid career breaks

Achieving a 60% female labour force participation rate within a decade is our path to gender equality and economic growth.
By Farah Natasya Muhamad Ridzuan

2 years ago
Opinions
The line between truth and fake is blurring like no other

The rise of cybertroopers poses a significant threat to the electoral process, integrity, transparency, and the parliamentary system's stability in Malaysia.
By Margarita Peredaryenko and Jachintha Joyce Devasagayam Jayakumar

2 years ago
Domestic Policy
Credible Malaysian Brain Drain Intervention is Long Overdue!

… an intervention based on data-driven outputs (specific money spin-offs linked empirically to the desired outcomes and intergenerational impacts) able to tackle the very root causes of human flight effectively.
By Rais Hussin

2 years ago
Economy and Finance
Budget 2024 – the battle against food inflation isn’t over yet

It’s critical that there's a closer alignment between cost-of-living (viz., reducing the financial burden of the rakyat) and food inflation (viz., reducing food prices).
By Jason Loh

2 years ago
Economy and Finance
Underemployment: The Silent Struggle Impacting Our Workforce

Underemployment has far-reaching impact on individuals, families, communities, and the economy and it demands a multifaceted solution.
By Rais Hussin and Chan Myae San

2 years ago
Domestic Policy
Urgent action is needed to address worrying trends of incest

The consequences can profoundly impact a child's development, with long-term effects far into adulthood.
By Farah Natasya Muhamad Ridzuan

2 years ago
Economy and Finance
Expected striking similarities in the East Coast Malays

The curtains have drawn on this electoral spectacle, signaling a period of transition, anticipation, and opportunity.
By Farah Natasya Muhamad Ridzuan

2 years ago
Domestic Policy
PH-BN and PN: “tug of war” in Kedah

Rising labour market insecurity, young migration, and poverty are among the growing issues facing Kedah.
By Rais Hussin and Jachintha Joyce Devasagayam Jayakumar

2 years ago

The act of begging, in its occurrence, persistence, and regularity, reflects public and social policy shortcomings.

Malaysia Madani is well-poised to definitively give adequate expression to the dual nature inherent in our society as underpinned by the “social contract”.

Achieving a 60% female labour force participation rate within a decade is our path to gender equality and economic growth.

The rise of cybertroopers poses a significant threat to the electoral process, integrity, transparency, and the parliamentary system's stability in Malaysia.

… an intervention based on data-driven outputs (specific money spin-offs linked empirically to the desired outcomes and intergenerational impacts) able to tackle the very root causes of human flight effectively.

It’s critical that there's a closer alignment between cost-of-living (viz., reducing the financial burden of the rakyat) and food inflation (viz., reducing food prices).

Underemployment has far-reaching impact on individuals, families, communities, and the economy and it demands a multifaceted solution.

The consequences can profoundly impact a child's development, with long-term effects far into adulthood.

The curtains have drawn on this electoral spectacle, signaling a period of transition, anticipation, and opportunity.

Rising labour market insecurity, young migration, and poverty are among the growing issues facing Kedah.