Columns/Op-Eds

    Expert Opinion

JCI Fellows occasionally issue opinions letters and editorials in their own professional capacity to media and platforms.

    Thematic

This section archives and collects a curated range of these pieces where such supports JCI objectives.

Commentary: Malaysia’s political chess games are not over

Governance Studies Ops
Dr Ooi Kee Beng examines Malaysia from a longer historical vantage point, coupled with the recognition that political opportunism is rampant when a power structure is at the point of collapse.

MYSay: A menu of remedies to deal with party-hopping

Governance Studies Ops
Danesh Chacko, Research Analyst, writes in to recommend two policy options to manage political hopping in Malaysia.

Is Malaysia heading for ‘BorneoExit’? Why some in East Malaysia are advocating for secession

Governance Studies Ops
In light of the 2020 Sabah state elections, Prof. James Chin discusses historical grievances related to East Malaysia.

COMMENT | Collect household waste with dedicated system, prevent Covid-19

Special Studies Ops
Prof. Agamuthu, a solid and hazardous waste management specialist, speaks on Malaysia's effective management of healthcare waste. He elaborates on key improvements for household waste management in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.

MySay: Will coronavirus bring crucial epiphanies to redeem the human species?

Education & Social Studies Ops
Governance Studies Ops
Dr. Ooi Kee Beng proposes ethical changes to spur societal improvement under the new normal imposed by COVID-19.

Radio Interview: Do Register to Vote!

Governance Studies Ops
Danesh Prakash Chacko, JCI Research Analyst, speaks about the need of Malaysians to register as voters and coming out to vote.

Comment | Amphibian politicians: Remove MPs who breach oath

Governance Studies Ops
Danesh Prakash Chacko, JCI Research Analyst, presents remaining two options on managing defecting politicians in Malaysia.

Comment | Amphibian politicians: Options to manage them

Governance Studies Ops
Danesh Prakash Chacko, JCI Research Analyst, presents two out of four options on managing defecting politicians in Malaysia.

Party defections in Malaysia: Managing the ‘frogs’

Governance Studies Ops
Danesh Prakash Chacko, a Research Analyst, discusses two main approaches on how to manage the issue of political defections

Are parliamentary committees 'suspended' now?

Governance Studies Ops
Prof Wong Chin Huat summarises the debate on the status of parliamentary select committee--offering his interpretation that committees are already practically “suspended”.

Redefining the global ‘new normal’ after COVID-19

Economic Studies Ops
Education & Social Studies Ops
Governance Studies Ops
Dr. Ooi Kee Beng comments on COVID-19 being a wake-up call to act on environmental, economic and existential problems predating the pandemic.

Commentary: What’s behind Mahathir’s sacking and Malaysia’s new political drama

Governance Studies Ops
Mahathir Mohamad’s sacking shows Malaysia’s regime change is far from complete, says James Chin.