Humane Economy
The United Nation (UN) defines an ageing nation as a country in which the population aged 65 years old and above exceeds 7%. Based on this definition, we are an ageing nation. Looking at the trajectory of our rough birth rates, fertility rates, and death rates, Malaysia is expected to become an aged society by […]
Future-proofing Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET)
By 2030, Malaysia is projected to be a high income nation with an average economic growth and opportunities which will attract businesses and investments from all over the world. The potential for job creation and income growth will also lead to a demand for more skilled workers in the future. To achieve this goal of […]
Our Youth, Our Future
Youths carry with them the country’s hopes and dreams, but a strong foundation is required to build those dreams. Youth-related policies must focus on facilitating their growth and progress. HARAPAN believes that we can make Malaysia the best place for youths to spread their wings. Therefore, we have outlined several policies to empower the youths […]
New Economic Opportunities for Youths
The younger generation forms the foundation of our country’s future. One way to empower youths is by making more opportunities available for them to participate in the economy. Youth participation in the economy will generate high multiplier effects in economic growth. HARAPAN is determined to broaden youth’s access to national economic activities. One of the […]
HARAPAN Homes For The Rakyat
The lack of a comfortable home is still a big challenge for the rakyat. Each and everyone of us requires a house to live a proper life and raise a happy family. Ensuring affordable homes are provided for ownership and rental that are of high quality and properly equipped are a part of HARAPAN’s commitment […]
Strengthening Worker Protection
The COVID-19 pandemic has left a significant impact in the employment sector. Some Malaysians have had to change jobs while others who were less fortunate had lost theirs. The national unemployment rate recorded a jump from 3.3% in 2019 to 4.6% in 2021. Without jobs, the rakyat will have no income and the national economy […]
Eradicating Poverty
The COVID-19 pandemic has increased the absolute poverty rate in Malaysia from 5.6% in 2019 to 8.4% in 2020. In total, 12.5% of Malaysian households are reportedly earning less than RM2,500 per month. The pandemic has also changed the composition of income groups due to 20% of M40 households slipping into the B40 category. ERADICATING […]
Ensuring Food Security
Malaysia has faced multiple serious food crises arising from limited production or natural disasters such as floods. The lack of food supply not only contributes to the increase in prices but also leads to nutritional problems. Food security is not limited to the sufficient production of food supplies. It also involves the welfare of individual […]
Addressing Cost of Living Issues
After struggling against the COVID-19 pandemic, the people now face the issue of unmanageable cost of living. In the year 2021, it was reported that inflation reached 2.1% and it further increased to 4.7% from the duration of January to August 2022. This rise of inflation stems from high demand, increase in commodity prices, and […]