Holding Back Paternity Leave Is Regressive And Harmful
Begrudging granting paternity leave, including not willing to pay for it, sends a harmful signal that despite this being 2019, we are still being held back by two traditional stereotypes..
Continued Use Of Caning Deplorable
Caning is a form of torture as classified by the 1984 United Nations Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment
Wrong To Imply Healthcare System Too Fragile For Reforms
It is wrong to imply that our healthcare system is too fragile and cannot survive without depending on one single company such as Pharmaniaga taking such a dominating role.
Withdrawal Of Proposed Employment Act 1955 Amendment Affects Women And Youth
Sends a harmful message that it is tolerable for employers to turn away or discriminate against job seekers and candidates based on the reasons outlined in the provision.
Rania’s Appointment Example Of Country’s Successful HIV Strategy
"Stigma and discrimination continues to be a stumbling block in Malaysia's response to the disease." - Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad.
Drug Price Controls In Malaysia: Implications and Considerations (No. 5, June...
There is no one-size-fits-all approach or quick fix to achieving an optimal balance between paying the costs of providing high quality healthcare and ensuring equitable, accessible and affordable treatment for all. The Government Should Reconsider Drug Price Controls
There is no one-size-fits-all approach or quick fix.
Plan needs more specificity and depth for mental health reform
We need to better understand the origins of poor mental health in Malaysia which will include social, economic, workplace, and environmental stressors; and social determinants to health such as poor health literacy and poverty.