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MALAYSIA: Six State Elections 2023 analytics and reflections
Though the 2023 six State Elections (PRN-2023) have passed, some politicians across all aisles, are still using the results to push their own parochial and divisive narratives that will harm the nation more. However, responsible leaders can and must learn from the outcome and take necessary corrective actions towards rebuilding the nation for the many. Here, EMIR Research elaborates on it as a part of its public audit exercise.
Authorities must walk the talk Original
By LEE LAM THYE 16 Jul 2023 04:53pm In many places in the Klang Valley big yellow plastic bags are being used to hold twigs, leaves and other garden refuse before they are collected for disposal. What baffles me and, I’m sure, many citizens, is the fact that these plastic bags are actually being used by contractors who have been given the task of clearing roadsides, dividers and public places of such debris.
China should follow same rules it expects others to follow in Global Security Initiative
By Collins Chong 06 Jul 2023 05:40pm SHAH ALAM - Referring to the arguments put forth by Chinese Ambassador Ouyang Yujing in his op-ed on the importance of China’s Global Security Initiative and the role of Beijing in stabilising global order and peace, it is important to be aware of the facts and realities on the ground and the forces at play in the current global and regional security architecture.
Seizing opportunities to support sliding Ringgit
By DR RAIS HUSSIN 04 Jul 2023 06:35pm Asian stock markets and currencies continue to generally weaken at the back of risk appetite reduction in the context of murkier economic growth prospects in the region and the ongoing monetary policy tightening by the international central banks. However, Ringgit Malaysia appears to be the weakest in the Asian region (second weakest after the Japanese Yen).
The Ringgit's Slide: Shattered confidence due to flip-flopping
By MOHD IMRAN TAMRIN 27 Jun 2023 08:19am In the past year, the Malaysian ringgit has lost approximately 10 per cent of its value against the US dollar. This decline has been attributed to several factors, including the government's inconsistent economic policies and its handling of the 5G network. One of the most concerning examples of the government's inconsistency has been its handling of the Single Wholesale Network (SWN).
Education ministry's silence over heatstroke as students head back to school after break
SHAH ALAM: One would have thought the Education Ministry would come out with immediate guidelines after two children died of heatstroke - one was an 11-year-old and the other a 19-month-old toddler. The Health Ministry has also confirmed two to three other cases related to hot weather. With schools starting next week, shouldn't schools and parents be informed immediately of the measures taken by schools to prevent this tragedy? After all, deaths from heatstroke are preventable with proper measures.
Malaysian 5G rollout: Credible way forward
By RAIS HUSIN 17 Apr 2023 06:35pm SHAH ALAM - Given that the Cabinet is expected to deliberate and decide this week (April 19, 2023), on the way forward for a credible roll out of 5G in Malaysia, and after exhaustive research and evidence-based op-eds numbering almost 20 on the same by EMIR Research, it is time to spell out the specific path that can be taken and resolve this issue once for all for the benefit of the many moving away from the proven failure of Single Wholesale Network (SWN)...
Pandas prosper while Malayan tiger, tapir face extinction?
By SHARIFFA SABRINA SYED AKIL 18 Oct 2022 10:21am SHAH ALAM - It has always been interesting to me to take note of the great attention paid to the panda’s on loan from China, with the birth of every one of the three panda cubs (so far) being celebrated with great fanfare and intense media coverage. Not only that, even the birthdays of these panda’s are celebrated as well.
GE15: Want our Vote? Support Persons with Disabilities
16 Oct 2022 04:42pm Fifty per cent of the Malaysian community has a disability. Another 20-30 per cent are care partners, volunteers and professionals involved in their lives. Collectively, we comprise 30 per cent to 40 per cent of the Malaysian electorate. Although from diverse backgrounds, we are united on the rights and needs of persons with disabilities.
Malaysia Day: Malaysian by heart vs Malaysian by paper
If you think being a Malaysian is fun, think again. How do you feel about having Malay as the first language? How do you feel about having to wear baju kurung or batik printed outfits every Thursday? Or to see people having nasi lemak in the morning? I mean, there are coffee and breads, why must there be rice? Not forgetting, the recent hot topic of the former prime minister and his wife were sentenced to jail due to embezzlement related to millions of dollars. How embarrassing, right?
Malaysian brain drain - don’t go chasing waterfalls
By DR RAIS HUSIN AND DR MARGARITA PEREDARYENKO 24 May 2022 02:45pm The topic of brain drain has been increasingly becoming the talk of the town for Malaysians during the last few years. However, mass media and researchers have been highlighting that this global phenomenon is very real for Malaysia since more than a decade ago. The policymakers were aware of this too.
Please Maintain Our Mask Mandate
The UK and Europe saw that when restrictions, including the mask mandate were lifted, hospitalisations rose, especially among children. The government has declared we are moving into a transition phase to becoming endemic, and are gradually lifting restrictions; as have many other countries. However, the World Health Organisation has repeatedly expressed caution that ‘endemic’ does not necessarily mean better or milder and that the pandemic is not over yet.
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