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JCI Fellows are often interviewed or quoted in the media due to their expertise.

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JCI Events also make the news for their impact and the political statements it makes.

COVID-19 Threatens To Derail Plastic Reduction Efforts

Special Studies Press
Prof. P. Agamuthu agrees that to achieve a real reduction in plastic usage, a total ban on single-use plastics and real substitutes need to be developed.

Anwar didn’t have the numbers for bloc vote, says analyst

Governance Studies Press
Prof. James Chin says Anwar Ibrahim may have opted not to call for a bloc vote because he did not have the number of MPs needed.

Malaysia leader wins budget vote

Governance Studies Press
Prof. James Chin was cited expressing surprise over how the budgetary no confidence vote was conducted.

Calls for political system to be free of corporate influences

Governance Studies Press
Prof Wong Chin Huat asserted that parliamentarians in Malaysia were elected democratically to provide services to their constituents rather than serve corporate interests.

Malaysia budget 2021: Five 'refinements' from the initial proposal and possible implications

Governance Studies Press
Prof. James Chin said that the PH proposal to allow withdrawals from their EPF pension fund could be construed as a “populist move”.

Relief for nation

Governance Studies Press
Despite the PN government not backing down, Prof. James Chin projected that Jasa will retain its functions but rebranded as something else.

First Covid-19 vaccine, then Sarawak polls, says think tank

Governance Studies Press
Prof Wong Chin Huat insisted Sarawak hold its state election as the current term of the state assembly would expire in a few months’ time.

Can Dr M's fledgling Pejuang really be GE15 ‘kingmaker’? Pundits say Muhyiddin's move, numbers will be the answer

Governance Studies Press
Prof. James Chin speaks extensively to MalayMail on the prospects of Pejuang palying the role of kingmaker, depending on the strength of government party Bersatu.

Sarawak telco won’t be white elephant, says academic

Economic Studies Press
Prof Yeah Kim Leng responds to the Sarawak government's move to set up a state-owned telecommunications company.

Question marks over revival of National Service

Economic Studies Press
Prof Yeah Kim Leng cautions against revival of National Service without sufficient review of its efficiency.

Covid-19 Infections Surge at One of World’s Largest Medical Glove Makers

Economic Studies Press
Prof Yeah Kim Leng opines Malaysia's economic recovery will not occur unless strict lockdown measures are in place.

Cover Story: The economic impact of a Biden presidency

Economic Studies Press
Prof Yeah Kim Leng comments on the Biden administration's prospects to enliven the United States' economic prospects.