7 Nov 2024 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. Malaysia Malaysian Economy
17 Oct 2024 Ringgit’s Appreciation: A Longer View 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. Malaysia Malaysian Economy
16 Oct 2024 Budget 2025: Politics Likely to Prevail Over Subsidy Reforms 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. Malaysia Malaysian Economy
2 Oct 2024 SG4 Group: PAS Bid to Consolidate Bargaining Power? Tricia Yeoh A new move by four PAS-controlled states to form a joint company is brilliant if seen from the lens of political consolidation. Malaysia Malaysian Economy Malaysian Politics
6 Sep 2024 Data Centres: Johor’s Next Frontier Francis E. Hutchinson As global reliance on cloud storage fuels the growth of data centres in Johor, the state needs to be cautious when allocating vast amounts of land to this as-yet-unproven undertaking. Malaysia Malaysian Economy Technology
2 Sep 2024 Run For Their Money: Unequal Constituency Development Funds in Malaysia Tricia Yeoh Malaysia should consider a Constituency Development Act which would lay out the roles and responsibilities for disbursing constituency development funds to MPs. Malaysia Malaysian Economy Malaysian Politics
12 Aug 2024 Malaysia’s States: Open for Business, Yet Not Always Transparent Tricia Yeoh Malaysia is enjoying strong inflows of foreign direct investment. To up its game, it needs to channel such flows to less-developed states. Foreign Direct Investment Malaysia Malaysian Economy
23 Jul 2024 Malaysian State Governments Can Do More, and Get More Taxes Lee Hwok-Aun Malaysia’s states are demanding more tax revenue from Putrajaya. The country should consider transferring both government roles and revenues from federal to state levels, starting with social welfare and consumption tax. Malaysia Malaysian Economy Malaysian Politics
6 Jun 2024 Guarding Turf, Giving Credit: Malaysia’s Bumiputera Policy Must be Reasonable and Nimble Lee Hwok-Aun Malaysians need to find meaningful solutions to Bumiputera policy challenges. Malaysia’s political leaders have a chance to bravely seek change to improve the lot of Malaysians of all ethnic groups instead of maintaining the status quo. Malaysia Malaysian Economy Malaysian Politics
12 Apr 2024 Malaysia–China Economic Relations: Riding the Dragon’s Tail for Structural Transformation Cassey Lee This Long Read argues that strengthening the economic relationship between Malaysia and China can potentially contribute towards Malaysia’s structural transformation in terms of re-industrialisation and greening of its economy. China-Malaysia Relations Malaysia Malaysian Economy
