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Long established Think-Think On Brink Of Collapse?

IPOH, Malaysia: It all started out when a long established think-tank tried to reinvent itself as a consultancy in the hope of earning big bucks. One must discern the nuanced roles of the research institute or think tank and the consultancy. Think of them as distinct players in the orchestra of knowledge and problem-solving.
 
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Re-introducing The GST Would Be Highly Irresponsible


KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia: There recently has been a spate of announcements and opinion pieces in the mainstream media supporting the re-introduction of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) that was repealed in June 2018. This option is touted as the most sensible and responsible thing to do as the federal government deficit has ballooned to about RM 100 billion per year, and total federal debt (not including contingent liabilities) is now about RM 1.2 trillion. 
 
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Return Of GST Will Not Fix Malaysia's Economic Woes


JOHOR BAHRU, Malaysia--I am stunned that both current Prime Minister Dato’ Sri Ismail Sabri Yaakob and convicted former Prime Minister Dato’ Sri Najib Razak are bringing back the idea of introducing the goods and services tax (GST) for Malaysia.  

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Get Out Of The Rot: Think System

JOHOR BAHRU, Malaysia--To move forward in turbulent times, Malaysia needs to end silos and band-aid, piecemeal solutions in our reform efforts. We have to think about the system. It means getting all the acts together.  

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