It's time to move beyond the welfare state to the wellbeing state
To work out how to best integrate wellbeing initiatives into public policy, the question of what is wellbeing first needs to be settled.
Sun Jun 11 2023
[COLUMNIST] Can the GST be an anti-inflationary tool?
The role and function of indirect taxation needs to be nuanced for the sake of public policy.
Fri Jun 24 2022
Malaysia Day pointers for younger generation interested in politics, public policy
The younger generation of political leaders, public policy thinkers and social activists are the future of the country.
Fri Sep 17 2021
Instagram seeks to curb mental harm to teenagers
Instagram defends itself against a report that the social network harms the mental health of young girls.
Wed Sep 15 2021
Data-driven approach is essential in Malaysia's public policy making
There is a lack of engagement with industrial players and vulnerable groups, letting their voices to be heard in Malaysia's public policies.
Tue Dec 08 2020
Singapore's ruling party adds former Facebook executive to election slate
Alvin Tan was previously head of public policy in Southeast Asia for Facebook
Thu Jun 25 2020
Dr. Sam Potolicchio: Get Serious About Diversity, Get Outside Of Your Brain
Public policy and leadership expert Dr Potolicchio advocates getting outside of one’s brain in his quest to develop future leaders.
Thu Feb 21 2019
#MarchForScience: Scientists can't remain in the lab - Dr Mazlan Othman
According to astrophysicist Datuk Dr Mazlan Othman, scientists are in a better position to grasp a situation and make decisions based upon it.
Sat Apr 22 2017
Ramon hails PM Najib's China visit as huge success
Tan Sri Ramon Navaratnam, Chairman of the Asli Centre of Public Policy Studies, has hailed Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak's recent visit to China, as a huge success.
Sun Nov 06 2016
Ceritalah USA: Filipino-Americans an Emerging Power
But even though they constitute the second-largest Asian-American community, twenty-eight-year-old public policy professional Angelica Cortez feels that they've been neglected by the mainstream.
Fri Nov 04 2016
What Budget 2014 should include, according to ASLI
We need to get our money's worth, stresses ASLI Centre for Public Policy Studies' Ramon Navaratnam.
Fri Oct 18 2013
Merdeka: How do I feel? -- Tan Sri Ramon Navaratnam
Chairman Asli center of Public Policy Studies, Tan Sri Ramon Navaratnam shares his feelings about the 56th Merdeka Day.
Fri Aug 30 2013
Late Dr Mahani, an outstanding economist and leader in public policy
The late Datuk Dr Mahani Zainal Abidin was an outstanding economist and leader in public policy.
Sun Jun 23 2013
Election observers gets more foreign support than local
Centre for Public Policy Studies (CPPS) director Ng Yeen Seen revealed that there are more foreign financial support for local election observers PEMERHATI compared to local funding.
Fri Mar 01 2013
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024