by A Sivarajan. Comparing socialist and capitalist countires according to their economic contexts
Tag: Economy
Mainstreaming multidimensional poverty index (MPI) for Malaysia
by Sivarajan Arumugam.
Marhaen and Madani
Today, 17th October, is the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty. This resolution was adopted on 22 December 1992 at the UN General Assembly. According to UN predictions, by the end of 2022, 8.4% of the world’s population (670 million people) were expected to be living in extreme poverty, and as many as 575…
Merdeka! But are we really in control of our destiny?
Independence Day is fast approaching and the authorities are preparing for celebrations that will be punctuated by marches, flag waving crowds and speeches by dignitaries. No doubt about it, attaining self-rule on 31st August 1957 was a great step forward for Malaya. A significant event. But, are we able to exercise that right to self-rule?…
Ringgit depreciation – How should we respond?
by Jeyakumar Devaraj. Step back and review our economic strategies
Open letter to delegates of the Bumiputra Economic Congress
by Dr Jeyakumar Devaraj. Will this congress support the millionaires and contractors, or the Bumiputra Marhaen?
The transitional program for the 21st century
Notes from Prof Prabhat Patnaik’s talk at Socialism2023
Long Term Plan to Increase Government Revenue
By Jeyakumar Devaraj. Memo to the Prime Minister
Funding sources for social programmes
Can we strengthen the social safety net given our trillion Ringgit debt?
Weakening Ringgit shows lack of local productive forces
By Arveent Kathirtchelvan. Restructure economy to prioritise workers