Monthly Archives: April 2018

Competition for better political and policy outcomes

Posted on April 28, 2018 by Tricia

First published in theSun on 26 April 2018 under the title “Competition for better outcomes”, here. GRAB, the Malaysian home-grown riding app, recently bought over Uber in several Southeast Asian countries. Some of us avid users have already noticed a … Continue reading →

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In the contest for power, Malaysia’s resurgent states stake a claim

Posted on April 26, 2018 by Tricia

First published in New Mandala on 24 April 2018, here. The era of dominant federal government may be over as leading states push for greater autonomy, resisting a centre compromised by scandal and policy drift. Ahead of Malaysia’s 14th general election … Continue reading →

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Travel inconveniences and work exigencies may discourage blue-collared Malaysians from returning home to vote

Posted on April 20, 2018 by Tricia

First published on Channel NewsAsia on 17 April 2018, here. Commentary: Travel inconveniences and work exigencies may discourage blue-collared Malaysians from returning home to vote  Tricia Yeoh Train and bus tickets are in shortage, suggesting that many blue-collared Malaysians may … Continue reading →

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Government knows best

Posted on April 5, 2018 by Tricia

First published in theSun on 29 March 2018, here. IN April 2009, Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak famously pronounced that “the era where the government imposed excessive controls and adopted the attitude of ‘government knows best’ is over”. He also said … Continue reading →

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