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Ultimately, we must bring back GST.
By Benedict Weerasena, Research Director of Bait Al Amanah Our current taxation model is unsustainable. As Malaysia transitions towards a...
Bait Al-Amanah
Apr 3, 20232 min read
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The downside risks of BNM’s OPR pause vis-à -vis the ringgit.
By Benedict Weerasena, Research Director of Bait Al Amanah. Overall, it is a good decision for BNM to adopt a wait-and-see approach, to...
Bait Al-Amanah
Mar 15, 20232 min read
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Bouquets and brickbats for Anwar’s first 100 days in office
Reposted from Free Malaysia Today , featuring Farah Anuar, Research and Advocacy Analyst of Bait Al Amanah PETALING JAYA: Anwar...
Bait Al-Amanah
Mar 4, 20233 min read
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Budget 2023: A change done right?
By Benedict Weerasena, Research Director of Bait Al Amanah and Abel Benjamin Lim, Head of Economics and Public Policy Change isn’t always...
Bait Al-Amanah
Mar 3, 20234 min read
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Inisiatif Pendapatan Rakyat: a step in the right direction
By Benedict Weerasena, Research Director, Bait Al Amanah and Carmelo Ferlito, CEO, Center for Market Education Kudos to the Government...
Bait Al-Amanah
Mar 3, 20233 min read
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Our Economists on the Retabled Budget 2023
Benedict Weerasena, Research Director of Bait Al Amanah (House of Trust), shared his insights on the Retabled Budget 2023 in an exclusive...
Bait Al-Amanah
Feb 28, 20231 min read
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Reforms needed to improve economic prospects, say economists
Reposted from Free Malaysia Today Experts call for action to raise productivity, reduce subsidy and tackle corruption and wastage....
Bait Al-Amanah
Feb 23, 20233 min read
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Abel Benjamin Lim on Coping with Debt Stress
In a recent interview with TVS NEWS, Abel Benjamin Lim, the Head of Economics and Public Policy at Bait Al Amanah shared insights on...
Bait Al-Amanah
Feb 15, 20232 min read
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A Weaker Ringgit: How This Affects Malaysians
Recently, Benedict Weerasena (Research Director of Bait Al Amanah) was interviewed by SAYS.com on his perspectives on the declining...
Bait Al-Amanah
Nov 23, 20222 min read
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Budget 2023 is Responsive, but What about Responsible Reforms?
Written by Benedict Weerasena & Abel Benjamin Lim Amidst talk of Parliament dissolution, Budget 2023 was tabled with a record-breaking...
Bait Al-Amanah
Oct 11, 20225 min read
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Book Launch: “Assessing and Addressing Urban Poverty in Malaysia'
Media Statement: The Embassy of the Kingdom of Belgium in Malaysia, Bait Al Amanah and the Center for Market Education launched the book...
Bait Al-Amanah
Oct 7, 20224 min read
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What should Budget 2023 focus on?
*This article is originally published on Astro Awani Despite positive growth, the country remains susceptible to various ongoing global...
Bait Al-Amanah
Oct 6, 20223 min read
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GST: Jangan Pisang Berbuah Dua Kali
Ditulis oleh Mohd Daud Mat Din, Pengarah Penyelidikan ZCG Consulting bersama-sama Benedict Weerasena, Pengarah Penyelidikan Bait Al...
Bait Al-Amanah
Aug 12, 20223 min read
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The future of Covid-19 vaccines in Malaysia
This article first appeared in Forum, The Edge Malaysia Weekly, on August 1, 2022 - August 07, 2022. Imagine our world without a COVID-19...
Bait Al-Amanah
Aug 8, 20224 min read
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Ringkasan Polisi: GST: Penilaian, Keperluan dan Hala Tuju
Bait Al Amanah, dengan kerjasama ZCG Consulting menerbitkan sebuah Ringkasan Polisi yang bertajuk 'GST: Penilaian, Keperluan dan Hala...
Bait Al-Amanah
Aug 1, 20221 min read
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Policy Paper: Economic Value and Future of COVID-19 Vaccines in Malaysia
Bait Al Amanah (House of Trust) published policy paper titled 'Economic Value and Future of COVID-19 Vaccines in Malaysia' authored by...
Bait Al-Amanah
Jul 7, 20221 min read
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Policy Paper: Global Vaccine Inequity: Should Malaysia do more?
Bait Al Amanah (House of Trust) published a new policy paper titled 'Global Vaccine Inequity: Should Malaysia do more?' authored by...
Bait Al-Amanah
Jul 7, 20221 min read
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The wealthy lobbied for GST’s abolition, says Isham
* This article is originally published on Free Malaysia Today (English version) & (Malay Version) covering the key takeaways discussed...
Bait Al-Amanah
Jun 28, 20223 min read
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Why does the refugees' children's education matter to us?
By Dr. Abdul Razak Ahmad, the Founding Director of Bait Al Amanah For any child, anywhere, education is not a luxury, it’s a necessity. A...
Bait Al-Amanah
Jun 21, 20223 min read
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A step further away from finger-licking food prices
By Abel Benjamin Lim, Head of Economics Development of Bait Al Amanah and Juliana Lajuddin, an analyst at ZCG Consulting Photo Resource:...
Bait Al-Amanah
Jun 21, 20223 min read
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