Assessing the Malaysian Education Sector
Introduction Questions are once again being raised regarding the effectiveness of the Malaysian education system. With debates taking place surrounding the Dual-Language system which was implemented in 2016 and whether it should be replaced, the public is once again raising the alarm and asking if students are indeed receiving the best quality of education in […]
Assessing the Malaysian Education Sector
Introduction Questions are once again being raised regarding the effectiveness of the Malaysian education system. With debates taking place surrounding the Dual-Language system which was implemented in 2016 and whether it should be replaced, the public is once again raising the alarm and asking if students are indeed receiving the best quality of education in […]
Revolutionising Construction with the Internet of Things
What is the Internet of Things? The technology of the Internet of Things (IoT) has been gradually developing over the past few decades and has recently received much attention for its potential to transform industries. IoT technology essentially involves large connected systems of devices which communicate with one another wirelessly over the internet to perform […]
Reviewing the KL-Singapore High Speed Rail Project
The KL-Singapore HSR at a Glance The Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High Speed Rail (KLHSR) Project is a mega-infrastructure development project that has been in the making for almost fourteen years. Originally proposed by the Malaysian government as a High-Impact Project in Malaysia’s 2010 Economic Transformation Programme Roadmap, the KLHSR was considered to be a highly effective […]
An Analysis of the PADU System in Malaysia
On the 2nd of January 2022, the Malaysian Government launched the PADU system, its digitalised central database to collect key information on its citizens to enable the more effective delivery of fiscal support systems. Received with mix responses from the citizenry, the system represents an effort by the Government to more fairly and accurate provide […]
Roaming Souls Technologies Pvt Ltd (PapSwap Centre for Public Policy) and 27Advisory Forge Strategic Alliance to Advance PMU and Corporate Consultancy Initiatives in India
5/12/24 – New Delhi/Kuala Lumpur: Roaming Souls Technologies Pvt Ltd, operating as PapSwap Centre for Public Policy, and 27Advisory, a leading Malaysian management consultancy firm, are proud to announce a strategic partnership. This collaboration aims to enhance government Program Management Units (PMU) and corporate consultation services across India, driving significant socio-economic impact. This alliance leverages […]
The Downsides of Data Centers in Malaysia: A Critical Look
As data centers expand globally to meet the demand for digital services, their establishment in Malaysia comes with notable challenges and drawbacks. While they support technological growth, these facilities pose significant environmental, economic, and societal risks. Below are the key reasons data centers could be detrimental to Malaysia, supported by statistics and insights: 1. High […]
OKRs vs. KPIs: Using them to Measure Performance Effectively in your Business Planning
When running a business, measuring performance is essential to ensure that goals are met, processes are optimized, and success is sustained. Two popular frameworks for tracking performance and ensuring accountability are OKRs (Objectives and Key Results) and KPIs (Key Performance Indicators). While they are sometimes conflated, these tools serve distinct purposes and can complement each […]
Creating a Comprehensive Biotechnology Ecosystem in Malaysia
What is Biotechnology? The field of biotechnology is one that has received much attention over the last twenty to thirty years. Everything from the growing of genetically modified plants, to the cloning of animals, to the vast potentials of augmenting human DNA to cure diseases, have all been debated back and forth within the scientific […]
Carbon Pricing and Taxes in ASEAN
Facing the Climate Challenge Climate change. It is undoubtedly one of the foremost challenges of modern humanity, with impacts that have the potential to reach every part of society as we know it. Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions produced by human activities across industries ranging from energy to agriculture have been the leading cause of global […]