Malaysia needs bolder economic reforms beyond fuel subsidy rationalisation


IT is high time for Malaysia to embark on bold economic reforms, a crucial step towards ensuring our nation's prosperity and growth.

I spent the Wesak Day public holiday watching a YouTube channel called "The Game of the Impossible", where former minister in the prime minister’s department Datuk Seri Idris Jala is interviewed by his son, Leon Jala.

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Ivanpal Singh Grewal

Ivanpal Singh Grewal

Ivanpal Singh Grewal is an advocate & solicitor. He was formerly political secretary to the Plantation and Commodities minister.

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