Utter Economics

More and more malls in Penang
March 2, 2012

More and more malls in Penang

Is there an oversupply of shopping malls in the state?

The tale of two economies
February 26, 2012

The tale of two economies

By Chan Huan Chiang Fiat money Welcome to the world of derivatives where nothing is worth a lot! In the old days, money had its equivalent value in gold – the value of an ounce was US$35 – as agreed [...]

PPSMI: A different perspective
January 31, 2012

PPSMI: A different perspective

Chan Huan Chiang argues that the issue of teaching mathematics and sciences in English is less important than teaching our children those subjects better.

Asia rising
December 5, 2011

Asia rising

Why are Asian currencies appreciating against the US dollar, and what does this mean for the future?

Mind the child and grow the country
November 14, 2011

Mind the child and grow the country

As Malaysia grows, so does the need for efficient early childcare.

Manning the state government
October 5, 2011

Manning the state government

The implementation of minimum wage may not have much of an impact on income distribution, but are wages reflecting productivity?

The wider implications of minimum wage
September 22, 2011

The wider implications of minimum wage

Chan Huan Chiang takes on minimum wage and its many aspects and consequences.

Household debt in Malaysia – Is it sustainable?
August 22, 2011

Household debt in Malaysia – Is it sustainable?

What are the implications and impact of the rising household debt in the country?

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