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SPOTLIGHT
RCEP: one small step, not a giant leap, for trade and growth in Malaysia
REFSA researcher Jaideep Singh unpacks the agreement to show that RCEP is a small step forward that mostly consolidates regional rules rather than a giant leap for trade and growth. Read the full report to find out more.
Projek Muhibah Strategy #3 : Continued and Targeted Economic Assistance to Employers and Employees
In #ProjekMuhibah Strategy 3, we propose a comprehensive strategy for governments to raise fiscal spending and provide immediate economic assistance to those hit-hardest by the pandemic.
#REFSAQ&A – RCEP: Game-changer or No Big Deal?
Need a quick rundown on what #RCEP entails and how it impacts Malaysia? REFSA researcher Jaideep Singh breaks down your burning questions in our #REFSAQ&A.
#REFSA101 Budget Soundbites – Windfall Tax vs. Capital Gains Tax
Is the implementation of windfall tax a good idea this #Budget2022? REFSA Visiting Fellow, Hafiz Noor Shams breaks it down for us and proposes a more equitable alternative, the capital gains tax.
Stories From The Ground – Mr Ang, 70, Lucky Kopitiam
Mr Ang has been running Lucky Kopitiam in Pudu for almost 50 years. It was nearly noon when we arrived at Lucky Kopitiam, an age-old
COMMENTARY
3 fokus utama pembukaan DUN Johor
SIDANG pertama Dewan Negeri (DUN) Johor bagi penggal ke-15 bermula hari ini dan ia akan menjadi tumpuan penting buat Bangsa Johor bagi melihat kemampuan kerajaan negeri di bawah Menteri Besar baharu, Onn Hafiz Ghazi mengemudi hala tuju negeri.
Persoalan tentang transformasi Parlimen
Kenyataan media Menteri di Jabatan Perdana Menteri Wan Junaidi pada 3 Jun lalu berkenaan pelaksanaan Transformasi Parlimen adalah satu perkembangan yang positif. Kabinet telah bersetuju untuk melaksanakan tiga perubahan Parlimen iaitu penubuhan Suruhajaya Perkhidmatan Parlimen, pindaan kepada Akta Majlis Parlimen (Kebebasan dan Keistimewaan) 1952 (Akta 347) dan menggubal Kod Etika Ahli-Ahli Parlimen. Siapa sangka, dalam tempoh setahun, idea-idea reformasi Parlimen ini telah menjadi tumpuan penting kerajaan Ismail Sabri Yaakob.
IN THE
NEWS
Profesion kewartawanan: Apa jadi dengan Majlis Media Malaysia?
Sejauh manakah rakyat bersedia untuk menjalankan hak sebagai pengundi sekiranya wakil rakyatnya lompat parti? Adakah mereka bersedia dan sanggup turun ke pilihan raya kecil membuang undi memilih wakil rakyat baharu sekiranya Akta ALP diluluskan? Atau semua ini tidak dipedulikan rakyat setelah Parlimen meluluskan RUU ALP?
With No More Ceiling Prices, Will Costs Hit The Roof?
The government’s plan to remove ceiling prices and subsidies for chicken, eggs and bottled palm cooking oil will take effect on the 1st of July. It’s a move that has ignited fears around the rising cost of living- we discuss its impact and who will be feeling the brunt of this policy reversal. Then, we dive into what’s needed to to create an effective system that better identifies people in need of government assistance.
Think City’s Public Housing Liveability Conference
Our reflections on Think City’s Public Housing Liveability Conference.