Medecci Lineil

In defence of food imports

In defence of food imports

'The rise in food imports is the very thing which shows that Sarawakians have become better off.'

‘Unemployment insurance scheme keeps retrenched workers off the job’

‘Unemployment insurance scheme keeps retrenched workers off the job’

The proposal to set up an Unemployment Insurance Scheme (UIS) by the Human Resources Ministry to manage retrenched workers in this country is completely out of touch with today’s economic and employment realities. Here's why.

Our public bus system is better in private hands

Our public bus system is better in private hands

I refer to Sarawak DAP leader Chong Chieng Jen’s proposal to demand that the Sarawak state government take over and operate the public bus system in the state to reduce cost of living and traffic congestion.

Graduating in a weak labour market

Graduating in a weak labour market

At a coffeeshop recently, I discussed at length with a friend who had just graduated with a degree in economics from a local university about how hard is it to find a job as a fresh graduate these days.

Managing gov't finances is not like managing household finances

Managing gov't finances is not like managing household finances

In his Budget 2017 speech recently, Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak said the definition of prudent spending by the government is similar to a sensible father or head of family manages his finances to meet household needs. In other words, if previously we could afford expensive toys, however, in the present situation we could continue to do so but within our means.

Private solution for ageing public infrastructures

Private solution for ageing public infrastructures

The sorry state of our public infrastructures (schools, elevators, roads, bridges) which were reported recently indeed embarrasses us.

Abolishing price control law serves business and consumers better

Abolishing price control law serves business and consumers better

I refer to The Star article ‘Gov’t mulls abolishing law after requests by businesses’ dated July 15, 2016.

Why stop willing labour for 3D jobs?

Why stop willing labour for 3D jobs?

I refer to the challenge issued by Home Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi that Malaysian youths should take up jobs deemed dirty, difficult and dangerous if they do not want more foreign workers coming to this country.
PM's Budget 2016 revision a 'bad idea'

PM's Budget 2016 revision a 'bad idea'