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Hwok-Aun Lee

Hwok-Aun Lee

Asian Angle | Malaysia’s youth survey reveals deep ethnic divides and hopes for fairer policies

A recent survey of Malaysian youth reveals stark ethnic divisions, with Malays largely supporting existing preferential policies while non-Malays advocate for equality.

As Malaysia mulls its post-Covid future, it has a small window to achieve a more humane, progressive and efficient labour system.

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The Shared Prosperity Vision 2030 remains high on placebo promises but short on policy specifics. It is seemingly oblivious to its overlaps, misalignments and incoherence.

Malaysia needs a new narrative, of equality, justice and pursuing fair distribution and broad participation, especially on pro-Malay policies. PH now has the time and impetus to thrash this out.

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A year on, the administration of Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has had some successes while also struggling to meet some of its pre-election promises. Here is how it has performed, and what it has left to do, writes Lee Hwok-Aun.

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