Consider This: Federalism - When States Want More
Recently Johor and Penang have made headlines with their push for a larger share of the taxes they collect. Johor, at the urging of regent Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim, is seeking 20 to 30 percent of its collected taxes, while Penang is seeking 20 percent. These demands are raising important questions about decentralisation and financial autonomy. Additionally, Sabah and Sarawakâs unique position under the MA63 adds to the complexity of these discussions. How should Malaysia navigate the demands for greater funds? On the episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to economist Professor Dr Jomo Kwame Sundaram, and Dr Tricia Yeoh, CEO of IDEAS Malaysia.
Fri Jun 28 2024
![[COLUMNIST] Budget 2024 - new financing models [COLUMNIST] Budget 2024 - new financing models](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/71624746038_WangRinggit.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Budget 2024 - new financing models
Fiscal consolidation and sustainability necessitates indirect/secondary fiscal injection not only via PPP but also fiscal decentralisation.
Thu Nov 16 2023
![ZaynFi sets Shariah DeFi standards with Amanie's Certification ZaynFi sets Shariah DeFi standards with Amanie's Certification](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/61684995656_syakirhashimzayn.jpg)
ZaynFi sets Shariah DeFi standards with Amanie's Certification
ZaynFi is a Decentralized Finance (DeFi) protocol focused on simplifying yield-generation within DeFi has received Shariah approval from Amanie Advisors.
Thu May 25 2023
![Mastodon: What is the social network hailed as a Twitter alternative? Mastodon: What is the social network hailed as a Twitter alternative?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/61667888546_Mastodon.jpg)
Mastodon: What is the social network hailed as a Twitter alternative?
Mastodon, a decentralised, open alternative from privacy-obsessed Germany, has seen a flood of new users.
Tue Nov 08 2022
![Birmingham 2022: Jin Wei braces for challenging women's singles field Birmingham 2022: Jin Wei braces for challenging women's singles field](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/61658638468_GohJinWei.jpg)
Birmingham 2022: Jin Wei braces for challenging women's singles field
The presence of top shuttlers doesn't deter the spirit of two-time world junior champion Goh Jin Wei from eyeing a decent outing in her debut Commonwealth Games.
Sun Jul 24 2022
![Metaverse years from being global phenomenon, says pioneer Metaverse years from being global phenomenon, says pioneer](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/81657013337_SebastienBorget.jpg)
Metaverse years from being global phenomenon, says pioneer
Big brands are rushing to the metaverse but the path to profit is still unclear and mass adoption may be years away, Sebastien Borget said.
Tue Jul 05 2022
![How Web5 wants to put data back into the hands of internet users How Web5 wants to put data back into the hands of internet users](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-04/71586315335_JackDorseyCEOand.jpg)
How Web5 wants to put data back into the hands of internet users
The idea is to give full power back to internet users, who would control their identity and data in a completely decentralised universe.
Wed Jun 15 2022
![SEA Games: A decent showing that leaves room for further improvement SEA Games: A decent showing that leaves room for further improvement](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/51653298046_MenteriBeliadanSu.jpg)
SEA Games: A decent showing that leaves room for further improvement
After 16 days of intense competition, Malaysia ended the 31st SEA Games in sixth place with 39 gold, 45 silver and 90 bronze medals, surpassing the 36 gold medal target.
Mon May 23 2022
![Menara Moshed trending di Decentraland! Menara Moshed trending di Decentraland!](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/41647061070_DecentralandMoshed.jpg)
Menara Moshed trending di Decentraland!
Ketika majlis berlangsung, sekitar 150 ahli komuniti Intraday NFT hadir untuk melihat sendiri NFT Rompak yang dilancarkan.
Sat Mar 12 2022
![Hard to control cryptocurrencies due to decentralised nature - Eddin Syazlee Hard to control cryptocurrencies due to decentralised nature - Eddin Syazlee](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/71639380827_EddinSyazleeShith.jpg)
Hard to control cryptocurrencies due to decentralised nature - Eddin Syazlee
It is difficult to establish any form of security control for cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin due to their decentralised nature.
Mon Dec 13 2021
![Advisory group: Decentralising the NRP is more pragmatic for public health, economy Advisory group: Decentralising the NRP is more pragmatic for public health, economy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/81623741357_MuhyiddinYassin.jpg)
Advisory group: Decentralising the NRP is more pragmatic for public health, economy
A decentralised approach that allows individual states to move on the National Recovery Plan (NRP) phases based on the fulfilment of their respective threshold indicators is more pragmatic.
Sat Jul 03 2021
![Maybank IB maintains 'buy' call on CIMB Group Maybank IB maintains 'buy' call on CIMB Group](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2016-02/51456395655_CIMBBank.jpg)
Maybank IB maintains 'buy' call on CIMB Group
The call was made in view of the group's likely decent first Q1 2021 results amidst better net interest margins and trading income.
Tue Apr 27 2021
![What's the meaning of exorbitant gadget when you can't afford to decently fix your car? (Part 2) What's the meaning of exorbitant gadget when you can't afford to decently fix your car? (Part 2)](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-09/71601053062_TBMOBILEPUBLIC.jpg)
What's the meaning of exorbitant gadget when you can't afford to decently fix your car? (Part 2)
In economy, needs should be prioritised over wants, and that can only be done if we are certainly aware of how to rightly value a thing we spend our money for.
Thu Feb 04 2021
![What's the meaning of having an exorbitant gadget when you can't afford to decently fix your car? What's the meaning of having an exorbitant gadget when you can't afford to decently fix your car?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-12/61608878229_youngstersgadget.jpg)
What's the meaning of having an exorbitant gadget when you can't afford to decently fix your car?
Today, having an expensive gadget is a social trend when lustful spenders willing to forgo their proper dinners.
Fri Dec 25 2020
![Affordable healthcare - could decentralisation lead the way? Affordable healthcare - could decentralisation lead the way?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-10/81604131128_KesihatanBUDGET.jpg)
Affordable healthcare - could decentralisation lead the way?
Healthcare costs and cost of living are some of the core concerns of the rakyat as epitomised by the National Worry Index.
Tue Nov 03 2020