Advancing Sustainable Development Through Social Finance & Social Enterprise
Sustainable development necessitates a fundamental shift in the way finance is approached – from conventional practices to an ethical and innovative model, in the form of social finance. From ending poverty to addressing climate and environmental-related issues facing humanity, finance cannot just be for financial performance alone. Likewise, businesses should evolve beyond profit maximization and […]
US Bond Market Uncertainty Paves the Way for Malaysia to Deepen Sukuk Market
For decades, investors and governments worldwide have relied on the US bond market as a safe haven for their funds. US government bonds are trusted due to the strength of the US economy and its position as the world superpower, with the US dollar being the sole global reserve currency. That is now set to […]
Trump’s Tariff Playpen an Attempt to Consolidate Power and Maintain Hegemony
It has become clear by now that the recent reciprocal tariffs announced by Trump are misleading and errantly calculated as they are based on trade balance rather than actual trade barriers. Evidently, this move does not make economic sense as it threatens financial and economic stability. Some even remark that Trump is intentionally crashing the […]
Institutional Reforms: Malaysia Needs an Independent Economic Think Tank
Economic prosperity, sustainable development and equitable distribution of wealth are all key visions that any nation strives to achieve, including Malaysia. The realization of these visions primarily depends on government policies, particularly economic and development policies, as well as political stability. In Malaysia, these responsibilities fall under the federal government whilst reputable institutions such as […]
Media Sosial: Kenapa Ramai Mudah Terpengaruh?
Di media sosial, keterlihatan (visibility), hasil (outcome) dan kesan (impact) suara wasatiyy dan rasional masih rendah dan kecil berbanding dengan aliran-aliran lain yang bersifat populis dan ultra, atau hiburan dan hobi yang lebih menarik perhatian, popular dan sensasi. Hal ini membawa kepada polarisasi dalam masyarakat dan lebih malang, membawa kecenderungan kepada pemikiran ekstremisme atau ghuluw […]
Adopt Risk-sharing Model as Skin in the Game for Financial Resilience
Modern economics and finance have, for centuries, normalised risk shifting rather than risk sharing as an acceptable practice. Debt becomes a necessity, be it public or private debt. The unfortunate consequence and cost to society is widening income inequality at the expense of social and economic justice. Excessive debts mean vulnerability and systemic risk that […]
