Targeting Malaysia’s ‘T15’: An Easier Way to Tax the Rich
Lee Hwok-Aun
Malaysia is trying to get the ultra-rich to pay more through the removal of fuel subsidies and other measures. A simpler way is to raise their tax rates.

Lee Hwok-Aun
Malaysia is trying to get the ultra-rich to pay more through the removal of fuel subsidies and other measures. A simpler way is to raise their tax rates.
Peter T. C. Chang
New Chinese migrants to Malaysia have brought manifold benefits to the country. However, there are concerns that they could broaden socio-economic divides.
Shad Saleem Faruqi
The Sheraton Move of 2020 saw the collapse of a coalition government. A 2022 anti-hopping law has some utility, but it is ridden with some loopholes.
Cassey Lee
The ringgit’s recent appreciation has been attributed to sound government policies. Based on economic fundamentals, however, such an appreciation might not be sustainable in the long run.
Olli Pekka Suorsa
On the surface, Malaysia’s planned purchase of Hornet fighter jets from Kuwait looks prudent. But there are deeper considerations to mull over.
Adib Zalkapli|Lee Hwok-Aun
It makes sense for the Anwar administration to lift subsidies on petrol and reconsider putting back the goods and services tax. The problem is that of politics.
Nuurrianti Jalli|Khairy Jamaluddin
Malaysia’s democratic foundations face critical challenges in the digital age, with racially charged polarisation and the proliferation of disinformation during election campaigns posing significant threats to electoral integrity. This Long Read proposes policy recommendations, including establishing an independent fact-checking body, investing in AI-powered fact-checking tools, developing country-specific AI governance guidelines, and introducing comprehensive media and information literacy education.
Lee Hwok-Aun
Malaysia’s youth are polarised but the problems — and solutions — go beyond the enduring question of keeping ethnic privilege versus enforcing equality.
Adib Zalkapli
The Democratic Action Party’s key role in rallying Chinese voters in a Johor recent by-election augurs well for future cooperation between Pakatan Harapan and Barisan Nasional.
Renard Siew
A new Malaysian scheme aimed at selling renewable energy to large corporate customers is a step in the right direction. But more can be done.