Understanding unemployment statistics
How do you read and understand the unemployment statistics? It is important to look behind the headline and understand the quality of the jobs being created.
Good Governance
A new normal for Dewan Negara
Competition in the election of the Dewan Negara's President is a paradigm shift and momentum of change to restore the function of the Senate which, for many years, was seen as weak by the people.
Norma baru Dewan Negara
COMMENTARY INSTITUTIONAL REFORM DEMOCRACY good governance SEPTEMBER 3, 2020 Norma baru Dewan Negara by FAKHRURRAZI RASHID Sidang Dewan Rakyat baru sahaja berakhir pada 27 Ogos 2020, selepas empat minggu bersidang. Pelbagai isu, perbahasan dan kritikan di Dewan Rakyat yang mendapat…
Peranan parlimen tak wajar dipinggirkan RUU Covid-19
COMMENTARY Institutional reform democracy good governance AUG 13, 2020 Peranan parlimen tak wajar dipinggirkan RUU Covid-19 By Fakhrurrazi Rashid [For English version please click here] Pada 7 Ogos 2020, kerajaan Perikatan Nasional (PN) telah membentangkan Rang Undang-Undang (RUU) Langkah-Langkah Sementara Bagi Pembiayaan…
Role of Parliament should not be sidelined in Covid-19 bill
Parliament should serve as an institution to discuss, scrutinize and approve SOPs issued by the government or the National Security Council, so that there are no technical problems that might cause confusion among the rakyat.
Revisiting the Role of Government in the Economy
Government and the public sector have unique advantages that can be the catalyst for a vibrant, resilient, sustainable and fair economy.
Is Penjana Kerjaya creating skilled jobs?
Penjana Kerjaya should incentivise industries towards skilled jobs with decent wages. Under current economic crisis, does it live up to this expectation?
Govt defeat in Parliament set to be new norm
A slim majority government should employ the concept of co-governing between the legislative and executive to ensure stability.
Reviewing upcoming Covid-19 bill in Malaysian parliament
The Covid-19 bill should not be taken lightly by the Malaysian government. It must include transparency practices to ensure government’s integrity in managing the Covid-19 crisis.
Where Is Defense Reform in Malaysia Headed?
Malaysia has no time to lose in face of rapidly evolving security landscape, and its planned defence reforms identified urgently needs implementing. .