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Bursa’s Rejection of Crypto May Put Off Young Investors.
Bursa Malaysia’s decision to exclude cryptocurrencies (crypto) on its multi-asset exchange may hamper it from attracting young working...
Bait Al-Amanah
Mar 31, 20241 min read
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Sudden raise in minimum wage could cripple firms, warns FMM
Chong Yoong Wen, an economist with think tank Bait Al-Amanah, said raising the minimum wage would see funds intended for investment into...
Bait Al-Amanah
Mar 25, 20241 min read
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Sudden raise in minimum wage could cripple firms, warns FMM
Chong Yoong Wen, an economist with think tank Bait Al-Amanah, said raising the minimum wage would see funds intended for investment into...
Bait Al-Amanah
Mar 25, 20241 min read
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Private tuition’s proliferation: a symptom of our waning education system
It is common practice in Malaysia to send one’s child for tuition. Out stereotypically kiasu (scared to lose out) and Tiger parenting...
Bait Al-Amanah
Mar 15, 20245 min read
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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...
Bait Al-Amanah
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...
Bait Al-Amanah
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...
Bait Al-Amanah
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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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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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: 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...
Bait Al-Amanah
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...
Bait Al-Amanah
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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Menu Rahmah Has Been Helpful, But What’s Next?
By Humaira Shafril , Research Assistant at Bait Al Amanah A NOURISHING MEAL might appear routine for most people in Malaysia, but not so...
Bait Al-Amanah
Dec 14, 20233 min read
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