Strategy
Strategy
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Domestic PolicyReinventing Malaysian Food Security Framework—Part 2
Malaysia is in dire need of an alternative radical, holistic and strategic framework for national food security, congruent with the global food security trends.
By Rais Hussin -
Domestic Policy
Reinventing Malaysian Food Security Framework—Part 1
Malaysia is in dire need of an alternative radical, holistic and strategic framework for national food security, congruent with the global food security trends.
By Rais Hussin -
Domestic Policy
A dual-interest rate regime – as part of an overall targeted subsidy system
It's already, in effect, implemented by other central banks.
By Rais Hussin and Jason Loh -
Asian Studies
Fight Sulu Claimants, Prepare for “Lahad Datu 2.0”
Malaysia must proactively fight the legal battle by exposing fundamental flaws of the claims and at the same time be prepared for the claimants to resort to armed conflict.
By Ameen Kamal -
Economy and Finance
Can the GST be an anti-inflationary tool?
The role and function of indirect taxation needs to be nuanced for the sake of public policy.
By Jason Loh -
Economy and Finance
An efficient public bus network – critical in connecting the nation
But the shift in emphasis on public transportation infrastructure should already move from rail to the bus networks.
By Rosihan Addin Rosihan Adi -
Economy and Finance
An efficient bus network – critical in breaking the traffic gridlock
A practical solution is by establishing permanent bus lanes within the Klang Valley where the bulk of the congestion lies.
By Rosihan Addin Rosihan Adi -
Economy and Finance
Putting the Gini back in the bottle
A clear national development strategy with perfect synch of social (need based) and industrial policies (merit based) is key to achieve a sustained income distribution equity.
By Rais Hussin -
Economy and Finance
Thinking out of the box beyond price control measures
If the price control and export ban on chicken persist, Malaysia will experience more side effects from these short-term measures in the long run.
By Rosihan Addin Rosihan Adi -
Domestic Policy
Position food security as top national security agenda
Malaysia must transcend the notion of food security achieved via imports supplementation to actual self-sufficiency for obvious national security reasons.
By Rais Hussin and Ameen Kamal
