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Don’t defer implementing revised taxes, subsidy rationalisation, economists warn govt
Economists have warned the government against postponing the increase in tax rates and rationalisation of subsidies despite calls from...
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Mar 15, 20241 min read
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FMT : No significant threat of retrenchments despite Goodyear closure, says expert
Analysts are not expecting the job market to see any significant retrenchment exercises after unemployment rates remained largely stable...
Bait Al-Amanah
Mar 13, 20241 min read
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FMT Interview: BNM unlikely to hike OPR to strengthen ringgit
The ringgit recently fell to RM4.80 to the US dollar which is its lowest level since the 1998 Asian financial crisis. As a result, there...
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Mar 8, 20241 min read
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High-Income Aspirations: Combating Illicit Trade, Cultivating a Holistic Ecosystem
Malaysia is on track to achieve a remarkable milestone in the coming years as it progresses from being an upper-middle-income nation to...
Bait Al-Amanah
Mar 7, 20244 min read
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FMT : Additional SST revenue can boost social assistance, says researcher
Additional revenue derived from the slew of new taxes and increases in some existing ones will benefit the country, according to a...
Bait Al-Amanah
Mar 4, 20241 min read
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Unlocking voices: The impact of private bills in Malaysian Parliament
You’ve just been voted in as a member of parliament, not under the executive branch but nonetheless. You’re enthusiastic about the...
Bait Al-Amanah
Feb 28, 20241 min read
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Insights into Malaysian Youth: Juggling social media and financial responsibility in the era of flex culture
As social media becomes ever more popular, there has been a rise in the world’s youth feeling the need to impress or keep up with their...
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Feb 28, 20241 min read
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SEED Community: Roadmap on Parliamentary Reform Crucial
The Seed Community for a Professional Parliament (SCPP) calls on the Madani Government to present a roadmap for parliamentary reform with...
Bait Al-Amanah
Feb 22, 20244 min read
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Woodworking for the Planet: How The Green Factory is Redefining Sustainability in Carpentry
When Bait Al Amanah (House of Trust) launched the project on ‘Exploring Local Sustainable Practices’, the goal was clear: to engage with...
Bait Al-Amanah
Feb 14, 20244 min read
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The Southeast Asia Leadership Program 2024
Aiza Mohamad, Consultant in the Foreign Affairs Division at Bait Al Amanah, was invited to join the inaugural instalment of the Southeast...
Bait Al-Amanah
Feb 13, 20242 min read
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FMT: Kurangkan kos sara hidup jadi keutamaan negara
Penekanan terhadap penyelesaian krisis kos sara hidup kini menjadi satu cabaran yang amat penting. Lantaran, Kerajaan Malaysia berusaha...
Bait Al-Amanah
Feb 8, 20241 min read
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Israel’s war on Gaza is counterproductive
Amid humanitarian discussions of Israel’s retaliatory attacks on Gaza in October 2023, Aiza Mohamad engages with the military operations...
Bait Al-Amanah
Feb 8, 20241 min read
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Policies and Practices on Illicit Trade in Malaysia
Illicit trade continues to pose a significant challenge in Malaysia: It remains in the top 10 list of countries responsible for the...
Bait Al-Amanah
Feb 8, 20241 min read
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FMT Interview : Lane Splitting, Lane Filtering, and Motorcycle Deaths
Bait Al Amanah Research & Advocacy Analyst Karisma Putera Abd Rahman provided his perspective on the worrying levels of safety on...
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Jan 23, 20241 min read
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FMT Interview: Rethink strategy if Red Sea crisis prolongs, businesses advised
The Red Sea Shipping Crisis is an ongoing conflict that threatens to impact trade dynamics all over the world. Benedict Weerasena,...
Bait Al-Amanah
Jan 23, 20241 min read
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FMT : Economist sees ‘sustained price hikes’ as Malaysians struggle to stretch the ringgit
A little over a decade ago, RM100 was all Sundre Sadhu Singh needed for groceries, with change to spare. These days, though, the purple...
Bait Al-Amanah
Jan 21, 20241 min read
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Malaysia’s Economic Outlook for 2024
Bait Al Amanah (House of Trust) published an op-ed titled 'Malaysia’s Economic Outlook for 2024 ' authored by Chong Yoong Wen (Research...
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Jan 17, 20241 min read
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A Better Malaysia: Constitutional Monarchy, Parliamentary Democracy, Federalism, and the Rule of Law
Bait Al Amanah recently endorsed a timely statement initiated by Project - Stability and Accountability for Malaysia (Projek SAMA) a...
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Jan 16, 20243 min read
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Nikkei Asia Interview: Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (SEZ) a Positive Catalyst
Malaysia and Singapore have signed a memorandum of understanding to establish the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (SEZ). Benedict...
Bait Al-Amanah
Jan 11, 20241 min read
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Annual Report Bait Al Amanah 2023
In 2023, Malaysia surged towards comprehensive socioeconomic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, as the new Madani coalition government...
Bait Al-Amanah
Jan 1, 20241 min read
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