Consider This: PADU Database (Part 2) — Targeting Accuracy Challenges in Social Welfare
Putrajaya is attempting to create a single national database of complete socio-economic information for every household in the country. Pangkalan Data Utama (PADU) is intended to allow for data-driven policymaking and targeted policy implementation. But how does the design of PADU align with its intended goals, and what uncertainties persist? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Derek Kok, Senior Research Analyst at the Jeffrey Cheah Institute on Southeast Asia at Sunway University. His research focuses on social and welfare policies for children and families, particularly the linkages between social protection and socioeconomic deprivations.
Wed Jan 31 2024
Consider This: PADU Database (Part 1) — Potential Impact on Policy and Society
Putrajaya is attempting to create a single national database of complete socio-economic information for every household in the country. Pangkalan Data Utama (PADU) is intended to allow for data-driven policymaking and targeted policy implementation. But how does the design of PADU align with its intended goals, and what uncertainties persist? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Rachel Gong, Deputy Director of Research at Khazanah Research Institute. Her research focuses on digital policy, with an emphasis on digital inclusion and digital governance.
Wed Jan 31 2024
2023 a year of headwinds for Malaysia's major commodities
Malaysia's major commodities suffered a setback in 2023 despite a weaker ringgit as it was overshadowed by demand deficits due to global economic uncertainties arising from the ongoing geopolitical te
Tue Dec 05 2023
"Brace ourselves for the uncertainties ahead", PM Lee tells Singaporeans
"We must brace ourselves for the uncertainties ahead," the republic's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong told fellow Singaporeans in his New Year Message 2023 today.
Sat Dec 31 2022
KPPK committed to contributing to development despite lower budget allocation
KPPK is committed to continuing to contribute to the country's development and strives to mitigate the local economy from the expectations of market uncertainties next year.
Sat Oct 08 2022
EPF withdrawals now a dire need - Asyraf Wajdi
EPF withdrawals, at a time when the people are facing uncertainties caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, must be considered a dire and emergency need, UMNO youth chief Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki said.
Wed Jun 22 2022
Malaysia's economy doing well despite global economic uncertainties - World Bank economist
The Malaysian economy is doing reasonably well in the face of global challenges, according to World Bank Group lead economist for Malaysia, Dr Apurva Sanghi.
Tue Jun 21 2022
Malaysia, Indonesia agree to strongly advance unity, strength of ASEAN centrality - Azmin Ali
Malaysia is now on the same page more than ever with Indonesia, that it is time to strongly advance the unity and strength of ASEAN centrality in light of the global uncertainties.
Fri May 13 2022
People not receptive to having too many political parties - Ahmad Zahid
The people are not keen to have too many political parties as this can lead to ideological differences and cause the country's economy to be mired in uncertainties, said Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.
Sat Oct 09 2021
Boost vaccination rates in laggard states, address challenges toward "herd immunity"
Percentage of protected population takes priority but the expected impact could be threatened by immunological uncertainties.
Thu Sep 02 2021
RAM: Foreign funds shy away from govt bonds in July-August
Persistently high COVID-19 caseload and political uncertainties continued to erode foreign interest in both instruments in July.
Tue Aug 24 2021
22 dead, many missing after 17 inches of rain in Tennessee
Saturdays flooding in rural areas took out roads, cellphone towers and telephone lines, leaving uncertainties.
Mon Aug 23 2021
PN gov't rule ends with Muhyiddin's resignation as PM
The resignation of Muhyiddin and his Cabinet has shoved Malaysia into a political quagmire at a time when the nation is battling the COVID-19 pandemic and facing economic uncertainties.
Mon Aug 16 2021
Debate on EOs will be a waste of time
The Emergency Ordinance 2021 was promulgated to ensure the public health was given priority over political uncertainties.
Sun Aug 01 2021
Steer clear from washing dirty linen in public
The Emergency Ordinance 2021 was promulgated to ensure that the public health was given priority over political uncertainties.
Sat Jul 31 2021
Hujan roket Hizbullah gegar utara Israel
Pejuang Hizbullah pada Rabu melancarkan kira-kira 30 roket dari Lubnan ke kawasan utara Israel selepas gerakan disokong Iran itu berikrar untuk 'menghukum' rejim Zionis.
Thu Mar 28 2024
Tol percuma sempena Aidilfitri 8, 9 April - Alexander
Pengguna lebuh raya membabitkan kenderaan persendirian (Kelas 1) diberi kemudahan tol percuma selama dua hari iaitu 8 dan 9 April bersempena dengan sambutan Aidilfitri tahun ini.
Thu Mar 28 2024
Penstriman haram: Jangkitan malware berisiko akibatkan kecurian, penipuan identiti pengguna
Awas dan jangan mudah terpedaya dengan sebarang akses haram yang menawarkan pelbagai filem dan siri televisyen kerana ia mungkin menyimpan perisian hasad atau malware.
Thu Mar 28 2024
Insentif cukai baharu untuk syarikat berstatus Malaysia Digital
Perbadanan Ekonomi Digital Malaysia (MDEC) akan memperkenalkan insentif cukai baharu kepada syarikat berstatus Malaysia Digital (MD) dan syarikat berstatus Koridor Raya Multimedia (MSC) sedia ada.
Thu Mar 28 2024
Gentari setuju saranan tubuh konsortium bantu pemain solar - DPMM
Gentari Sdn Bhd menyatakan persetujuannya dengan saranan untuk mewujudkan konsortium dianggotai pemain industri solar.
Thu Mar 28 2024
Cuaca panas: Petani di Kelantan pasrah, tiada hasil padi dituai
Antara kawasan tanaman padi yang terjejas teruk ialah Kota Bharu Utara dan Selatan, terutama di sekitar Ketereh yang bergantung sepenuhnya kepada sumber air daripada pam Kemubu.
Thu Mar 28 2024
Sunway Sinar Ramadan 2024 Pulau Pinang kongsi erti Ramadan bersama anak yatim
Siri sambutan perayaan utama tahunan Kumpulan Sunway (Sunway) kembali dengan #SunwayforGood Sinar Ramadan bagi berkongsi keceriaan kepada lebih 4,000 komuniti masyarakat kurang bernasib baik.
Thu Mar 28 2024
Firdaus Wong lapor polis ugutan bunuh, pukul dan fitnah
Pendakwah bebas, Firdaus Wong Wai Hung membuat enam laporan setelah menerima ugutan bunuh, pukul dan fitnah melibatkan dirinya serta keluarga di Balai Polis Wangsa Maju pada Rabu.
Thu Mar 28 2024
TikTok akan lancar pusat pilihan raya dalam talian untuk tangani maklumat salah
Impak media sosial ke atas pilihan raya adalah dibimbangi, dengan AI yang mampu membawa gelombang baharu maklumat salah dan palsu.
Thu Mar 28 2024
Kerajaan dan BNM ambil langkah segera perkukuh nilai ringgit
Pelbagai langkah segera bagi memperkukuh nilai ringgit termasuk memastikan pasaran pertukaran asing dalam negara kekal teratur, sudah dan sedang diambil kerajaan dan Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).
Thu Mar 28 2024