COMMENTARY

As a nation, we can’t be flying blind forever

Few in Malaysia are serious about policy discourse. It is understandable for a poor nation but unusual for a middle-income nation with a relatively well-educated population such as Malaysia. The consequence of not having serious policy discourse is that policies are made on the fly and often based on personal preferences, whether genuine or being swayed by interest groups or partisan considerations. There are some explanations.

Memikirkan semula GLC/GLIC di era kapitalisme pemegang taruh

There are three fundamental questions that we need to consider when it comes to government-linked corporations (GLCs) and government-linked investment corporations (GLICs). First, should the State get involved in the economy? Second, should the GLCs/GLICs, which are essentially agents of the Malaysian State, act as if they were private actors Third, what purpose should GLCs/GLICs serve in the new era of stakeholder capitalism? Article in Malay.

Rethinking GLCs/GLICs in a time of stakeholder capitalism

There are three fundamental questions that we need to consider when it comes to government-linked corporations (GLCs) and government-linked investment corporations (GLICs). First, should the State get involved in the economy? Second, should the GLCs/GLICs, which are essentially agents of the Malaysian State, act as if they were private actors Third, what purpose should GLCs/GLICs serve in the new era of stakeholder capitalism?

The end of the single-party dominance era in Malaysia

The results of GE14 shows that the model of a single dominant party in a political coalition no longer applies. The Malaysian political arena and voters have evolved, so must the approach of political parties. Malaysia's political parties must reset and envision a new coalition model that is based on the spirit of cooperation rather than dominance. We also need to rethink how we conceptualise the notion of political leadership.

Percaturan kerusi untuk kuasa menjelang PRU ke-15

A convincing political coalition across ethnic lines is the best formula for winning GE-15. In fact, without adequate racial representation, a ruling coalition's ongoing challenge will be political imbalance and instability. Article in Malay.

Memikirkan semula prinsip integriti pasca Covid-19

Malaysia's position on the Corruption Perception Index dropped 6 positions in 2020. The government's focus on a wholesome resilient post-pandemic recovery for the nation must include an intentional effort to increase the 'integrity of governance' of our public institutions. Article in Malay.

Three themes to build back better our economy

A sustainable post-pandemic recovery must include a clear plan for identifying new sources of economic growth. A reliance on Malaysia's current economic model will not be adequate as these sectors were already facing daunting challenges before the pandemic, but in many cases their predicament has now become acute. There is a need to trigger higher and cleaner growth through a mission-oriented industrial policy.

Malaysia should emulate New Zealand’s epidemic response committee

When the NZ Parliament was postponed, its epidemic response committee was a recognition of the opposition's role to jointly manage COVID-19. The administration was called to testify on issues, proceedings were broadcasted live and every report was debated when parliament resumed. It guaranteed that the committee conducted itself transparently and openly, and ensured parliamentary scrutiny during the crisis.

Jawatankuasa bebas: New Zealand rujukan terbaik Malaysia

When the NZ Parliament was postponed, its epidemic response committee was a recognition of the opposition's role to jointly manage COVID-19. The administration was called to testify on issues, proceedings were broadcasted live and every report was debated when parliament resumed. It guaranteed that the committee conducted itself transparently and openly, and ensured parliamentary scrutiny during the crisis. Article in Malay.
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