How do LNG subsidies affect public spending?
If subsidies continue to grow exponentially, the government may be forced to reallocate funds or resources from other economic activities or turn to borrowing funds.
Hunger, food security, and land use
Regional development policies based on an integrated planning approach should aim to curtail the negative consequences of urban agglomeration and uneven growth.
Soaring utility bills
The government should strengthen support steps to deal with shock from higher utility bills.
China’s declining demographics: A race against time
A shrinking workforce amid a rapidly ageing population will call for radical policy reforms that will only get harder.
Police running riot in Rohingya refugee camps?
The paper says the government must investigate the grave allegations of power abuse raised in the Human Rights Watch report.
How can breaching citizens’ privacy be lawful?
Without legal safeguards, putting in place such surveillance systems aimed at suspected anti-state activities carries serious risks of innocent victims being harassed.
Quality training crucial for primary school teachers
The writer says formulating a national policy on the training of primary school teachers, with the consultation of all concerned, is essential.
Education reform needs more time
The paper says more time and preparation is needed to launch a new graduate school system for teachers.
Is long-term negative population growth coming?
On Tuesday, China announced its first population decline in decades. What kind of far-fetching impact will it have on China's economic and social development?
Don’t expect too much from Jokowi’s regrets over past atrocities
Within his almost 10-year tenure, Jokowi has managed to build his political empire, which now includes his former political enemies from the military.