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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
Domestic Policy
Negeri Sembilan – the “second frontline” state

The question is which coalition has the political will, integrity and capacity to govern and administer this “second frontline” state to lead it to greater heights.
By Jason Loh

2 years ago
Economy and Finance
Addressing Kelantan’s long-standing critical issues

The state grapples with pressing challenges and economic difficulties for decades.
By Rais Hussin and Farah Natasya Muhamad Ridzuan

2 years ago
Economy and Finance
Pragmatically Elbowing Malaysian Corruption and Leakages

In its turn, falling victim to extortion and other corrupt practices invokes grievance (including the grievance that one’s own group does not rip the benefit of it). This feeling of grievance feeds the identity politics...
By Rais Hussin

2 years ago
Education and Social Policy
Battle royale in Malaysia’s economic powerhouse

What’s clear is that the Selangor state election boils down to winning the hearts and minds of the Malay voters.
By Jason Loh

2 years ago
Domestic Policy
The morality of gambling in the Malaysian context

The more advanced the gambling/gaming form takes, the higher the compulsive drive.
By Jason Loh

2 years ago

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.

The question is which coalition has the political will, integrity and capacity to govern and administer this “second frontline” state to lead it to greater heights.

The state grapples with pressing challenges and economic difficulties for decades.

In its turn, falling victim to extortion and other corrupt practices invokes grievance (including the grievance that one’s own group does not rip the benefit of it). This feeling of grievance feeds the identity politics...

What’s clear is that the Selangor state election boils down to winning the hearts and minds of the Malay voters.

The more advanced the gambling/gaming form takes, the higher the compulsive drive.