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COMMENT | A critique of an NEP critique

COMMENT | A critique of an NEP critique

How does a society decide on what is a legitimate and acceptable social justice agenda?

COMMENT | Malaysians living longer, but not much healthier

COMMENT | Malaysians living longer, but not much healthier

We should ensure that people not only live longer but also in good health.
COMMENT | Vision 2020 betrayed: Myopia takes over

COMMENT | Vision 2020 betrayed: Myopia takes over

A vision lost - 30 years later, a not-so-much perfect ending for Vision 2020.
COMMENT | A budget for extraordinary times no excuse for abuse

COMMENT | A budget for extraordinary times no excuse for abuse

There has to be much stricter scrutiny of govt debt, borrowing and spending.
COMMENT | Why is Malaysia still committed to the CPTPP fraud?

COMMENT | Why is Malaysia still committed to the CPTPP fraud?

With the US out, the CPTPP will mainly strengthen Japanese and other TNCs.
Another global financial crisis for developing countries?

Another global financial crisis for developing countries?

COMMENT | Many emerging market currencies have come under considerable pressure.

Withdraw gracefully from bad trade deal

Withdraw gracefully from bad trade deal

COMMENT | The Harapan gov't should amend legislation in line with the needs of the new M'sia.

Improving Malaysia-China economic relations

Improving Malaysia-China economic relations

COMMENT | Claims that the new gov't is antagonistic towards improving economic ties with China are misleading.  

Reforming our government-linked companies

Reforming our government-linked companies

COMMENT | Privatisation of GLCs would be tantamount to throwing the baby out with the bathwater.

Privatisation: Is the solution worse than the problem?

Privatisation: Is the solution worse than the problem?

COMMENT | Privatisation gives priority to profit maximisation, at the expense of the public interest.

Has privatisation benefitted the public and consumers?

Has privatisation benefitted the public and consumers?

COMMENT | Privatisation of public enterprises has typically transformed them into private monopolies.

Is privatisation of Malaysian SOEs good or bad?

Is privatisation of Malaysian SOEs good or bad?

COMMENT | Privatisation is not, and has never been, a panacea to the problems faced by GLCs.

Privatisation of state-owned enterprises - how it began and spread

Privatisation of state-owned enterprises - how it began and spread

COMMENT | It was claimed, with uneven and dubious evidence, that they were inherently inefficient...

TPP dream now a nightmare

TPP dream now a nightmare

COMMENT | ‘Why is Najib so committed to a dubious deal without benefits for M’sia or for himself?’

Most Malaysians cannot afford to retire

Most Malaysians cannot afford to retire

COMMENT | Political interference is preventing the EPF from better serving members’ interests.

Why Washington?

Why Washington?

COMMENT | 'Given the persistent allegations against the PM, it would be best to avoid renewed speculations going into an election.'

Why are we still chasing the ‘TPPA minus US’ fantasy?

Why are we still chasing the ‘TPPA minus US’ fantasy?

COMMENT | The TPPA has little to do with trade liberalisation.

ECRL folly bound to fail and burden the nation

ECRL folly bound to fail and burden the nation

COMMENT | M’sians bear all the risks while China firms get guaranteed profits.

Malaysia Sdn Bhd: Fox guarding the henhouse?

Malaysia Sdn Bhd: Fox guarding the henhouse?

BOOK REVIEW | This book opens an important new debate on how Malaysia is to progress.

Conjuring growth from the TPPA

Conjuring growth from the TPPA

Net gains for all in TPPA countries are a myth.

Where does the money flow?

Where does the money flow?

Hidden untaxed wealth has raised income inequality.
Political interference in universities wont help

Political interference in universities wont help

In memory of Linda Chen (1928-2002)

In memory of Linda Chen (1928-2002)

Linda Chen, a China-born pioneering women's rights advocate, died last month. A friend remembers her life.