A perceived racial “arms race” presides over Malaysia. The growing animosity between Malaysia’s racial groups, cultivated by political parties spewing sectorial rhetoric, will inevitably preface a future of mutually assured destruction.

Prime Minister and Finance Minister of Malaysia Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim, recently delivered a speech regarding the re-tabling of the budget for the incoming fiscal year, titled “Budget 2023: Belanjawan MADANI“. Pillar 1: Inclusive and Sustainable Economy Taxes and Subsidies‌‌In efforts to eradicate extreme poverty, the new budget proposes increased tax rates and electricity tariffs […]