Dr Serina Rahman is an Associate Fellow at ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute.
She is also a Lecturer at the Department of Southeast Asian Studies, National University of Singapore (NUS).
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Articles by Serina Rahman (17)
Malaysia has Removed Diesel Subsidies – Now Must Manage the Fallout
Serina Rahman
Malaysia has commenced fuel subsidy rationalisation by shifting from general to targeted diesel subsidies, but there is still some economic fallout. The government needs to do more to help those bearing the cost.
Malaysia’s ‘Green Wave’ Was a Long Time Coming
Serina Rahman
Parti Islam SeMalaysia made solid gains during Malaysia’s 15th General Election. It banked on candidates who are deemed to be religious and clean. In future, the party that hews to a more public expression of Islam will be able to hold on to the Malay-Muslim voter base.
Getting Ready for those Business Black Swans
Michael Schaper|Serina Rahman
To prepare for future disasters, the Malaysian government should roll out a national response plan to help smaller businesses tide through the storm.
No April Fool’s Joke: The Singapore-Malaysia Border Finally Reopens
Serina Rahman
The reopening of the Singapore-Malaysia land border on 1 April 2022 will bring crucial relief to the Malaysian economy, but potential confusion about travel requirements may mar this widely anticipated event.
Another Win for Barisan Nasional: Now To Prove Their Worth
Serina Rahman
With its victory in the Johor State elections, Barisan Nasional has won two state elections at a trot in four months. The run-up to election day was somewhat subdued, but the stakes are high, as the coalition rues its chances in the coming general elections.