[COLUMNIST] Global Innovation Index 2024: Linking education to the persistent innovation input-output gap
If anything, our result in GII 2024 is the prime example of how investment does not necessarily lead to successful output.
Mon Oct 14 2024
Malaysia ranked 33rd place out of 133 countries in Global Innovation Index
Chang Lih Kang says it is an encouraging improvement after being ranked 36th for three years, from 2021 to 2023.
Mon Sep 30 2024
[COLUMNIST] Closing the gap: Strategies for Malaysia to excel in the Global Innovation Index
The Malaysian education system has been in crisis for a long time, and credible reform is overdue.
Tue Aug 20 2024
[COLUMNIST] Navigating Malaysia’s innovation landscape: Unpacking the Global Innovation Index 2023
Our lag in innovation output stems from past poor policy design and implementation.
Mon Jul 29 2024
[COLUMNIST] Malaysia's Position in the Global Innovation Index: False Comfort Risk?
Malaysia's innovation ecosystem has been in a steady and steep decline.
Tue Jan 17 2023
Govt to review human resources, human capital policies to attract skilled talents to local job market - PM
Ismail Sabri said the government would also continue with efforts to develop future talents for inclusive and sustainable growth.
Mon Aug 22 2022
Is Malaysia's position in the Global Opportunity Index 2022 realistic?
Malaysia does have the potential to be a great and prosperous country but only if we tackle key issues and enact crucial reforms.
Thu Feb 10 2022
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Govt allocates RM470 mil to empower women's participation in PMKS
The Women's Leadership Apprenticeship Program will be intensified as an effort to produce more female corporate personalities.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Israel sends more troops into north Gaza, deepens raid
Residents of Jabalia in northern Gaza said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp, using heavy air and ground fire.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Indonesia ramps up security ahead of Prabowo's inauguration
Prabowo Subianto will be sworn in as Indonesia's president on Sunday with Vice President-elect, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, also taking office.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Immediate allocation of RM150 mil for local authorities, DID to tackle flash floods
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this allocation is intended to address the recent flash floods that hit the capital and several major towns.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Sabah, Sarawak to continue receiving among highest allocations - PM
Sabah and Sarawak continues to be prioritised under Budget 2025, with allocations of RM6.7 billion and RM5.9 billion respectively.
Fri Oct 18 2024
NFOF will be operational in November 2024 with funding of RM1 bil
PM Anwar Ibrahim said NFOF will support venture capital fund managers to invest in startup companies with RM300 million set aside for 2025.
Fri Oct 18 2024