Latest Columns/Op-Eds
Has COVID-19 revolutionised our education system?
Karen Chand opines if the Malaysian education system reflect the type of society that we want.
Insight – Re-carbonising South-East Asia’s blue carbon ecosystems
Leong and Platts make a case to protect mangrove forests against a "development at all costs" mindset because of their carbon sequestering potential, and point the way forward for cooperation.
Crossing the Great Decarbonisation River
Leong and Platts develop a logic model in words and quantity-type numbers, setting out the elements that are happening and need continued attention in a technology roadmap concerning moving away from coal.
Viewing the 12th Malaysia Plan through the lens of decarbonisation
Leong, Platts and Woo comment on energy, ports, soil fertility, fertiliser and mindset.
North Korea and Malaysia’s predictable diplomatic divorce
Prof. James Chin says Malaysia is the perfect gateway to the rest of the world for the North Koreans, meaning that it can act as a conduit internationally
‘Explore long and viable solution to reduce waste’
Prof. Agamuthu, a solid and hazardous waste management specialist, speaks on Malaysia's effective management of healthcare waste. He elaborates on key improvements for household waste management in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.
my Say: Fairness is the virtue that can reset the world
Dr Ooi Kee Beng says a fair attitude towards fellow humans is not only its own reward; in the larger scheme of things, it is enlightened self-interest.
Climate and environmental Governance: Building cooler cities for a cooler future
Prof G Reuben Clements and Andrew Fan argue that If we want to have a cooler future, sacrificing more forests for urban development is no longer a viable option.
TWOAS: A bold experiment to increase women’s representation
Prof Wong Chin Huat weighs in on increasing the number and the role of female representatives in Malaysia's Parliament.
my Say: In a pandemic, science and statesmanship must tactically converge
Dr Ooi comments that while scientists are not necessarily proficient in handling a public pandemic, politicians do not excel in being their managers either.
MYSay: A menu of remedies to deal with party-hopping
Danesh Chacko, Research Analyst, writes in to recommend two policy options to manage political hopping in Malaysia.
Is Malaysia heading for ‘BorneoExit’? Why some in East Malaysia are advocating for secession
In light of the 2020 Sabah state elections, Prof. James Chin discusses historical grievances related to East Malaysia.
COMMENT | Collect household waste with dedicated system, prevent Covid-19
Prof. Agamuthu, a solid and hazardous waste management specialist, speaks on Malaysia's effective management of healthcare waste. He elaborates on key improvements for household waste management in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.
MySay: Will coronavirus bring crucial epiphanies to redeem the human species?
Dr. Ooi Kee Beng proposes ethical changes to spur societal improvement under the new normal imposed by COVID-19.
Radio Interview: Do Register to Vote!
Danesh Prakash Chacko, JCI Research Analyst, speaks about the need of Malaysians to register as voters and coming out to vote.