Needs-based policies regardless of race, not driven by identity politics
If we have to put in place a race-based affirmative action, it must be subservient to a need-based policy.
Mon Apr 05 2021
Govt should introduce automatic voter registration - Ramon Navaratnam
Many Malaysians feel that it is a hassle to register as voters as there are not as many registration offices as necessary to make it more convenient for the voter registrant.
Wed Aug 02 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
Public should be consulted over appointment of new MACC chief - ASLI
The public should be consulted over the appointment of the new MACC chief commissioner.
Mon Jul 11 2016
New BNM Governor should focus on inflation and monetary policy - Ramon
The new central bank governor replacing Tan Sri Dr Zeti Akhtar Aziz will have to focus on reducing the countrys inflation rate and reviewing monetary policies.
Fri Mar 18 2016
Discard 'debt syndrome' to reduce bankruptcy risk, says economist
People have to practice greater financial responsibility and to learn within their means in order to reduce bankruptcy risk, says Economist Tan Sri Ramon Navaratnam.
Sat Apr 11 2015
National Harmony Bill should be adapted into Sedition Act
The essence of the National Harmony Bill should be adapted into the Sedition Act when it is amended, said NUCC member Tan Sri Ramon Navaratnam.
Wed Dec 03 2014
'Major Cabinet reshuffle or no reshuffle at all' -- Ramon
A Cabinet reshuffle must be major, including dropping Ministers who are not fully elected, says Tan Sri Ramon Navaratnam
Wed Jun 11 2014
May 13: How do we remember the darkest day in Malaysian history?
Exactly 45 years ago today, the blood of different races was spilt in the city streets. The Chinese and Malays clashed in riots that resulted in at least 196 deaths.
Mon May 12 2014
Government must respond to Waytha's allegations - Ramon
Tan Sri Ramon Navaratnam says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak must explain the allegations made by the Hindraf leader that the government failed to fulfil promises.
Sun Feb 09 2014
Tunku would be sad to see the current state of Malaysian politics - Ramon Navaratnam
Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Al Haj would be sad to see the country filled with racism and dirty politics, according to the ASLI director, Tan Sri Ramon Navaratnam.
Sat Feb 08 2014
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
'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