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Budget 2021: Ushering in the New Economic Paradigm
Budget 2021 will need to incorporate measures to ensure the survival of the economy in the short term, while balancing this with the creation of good jobs and a stronger social safety net, to lay the foundations for a dynamic economy in the future.
Reforming the Dewan Negara Part 2
In Part 2 of this series, using lessons gleaned from the Australian and Canadian senates, this paper critically analyse Malaysia’s Dewan Negara and explores options for reforms as well as challenges to their implementation.
Apa Yang Akan Berlaku Pada 26 November, Hari Penggulungan Belanjawan 2021 Ini?
A strong majority is important for approving the 2021 Budget in Parliament. For this to happen, a transparent, middle ground approach of amendments to proposed improvements is necessary. It is crucial in this pandemic that the Budget’s content is one that is able to both ensure health and catalyse economic well-being, rather than one that fulfills political agendas. Article in Malay.
Should the 2021 Budget be rejected?
A strong majority is important for approving the 2021 Budget in Parliament. For this to happen, a transparent, middle ground approach of amendments to proposed improvements is necessary. It is crucial in this pandemic that the Budget’s content is one that is able to both ensure health and catalyse economic well-being, rather than one that fulfills political agendas.
Perbahasan belanjawan pada peringkat jawatankuasa minggu depan
Koordinator Program REFSA Fakhrurrazi Rashid mengulas tentang apa yang dijangka dalam perbahasan sidang Dewan Rakyat bermula hari ini.
REFSA Reflections: Episode 2 – Budget 2021 with Ong Kian Ming
The Director’s Commentary – REFSA proudly launches a new podcast series on the economy, delving deeper and going behind the scenes into our ideas, publications, and positions. Listen to our second episode focusing on what would make a good budget on Apple podcast and Spotify.
[REFSA DISCUSS #8] Post Budget 2021: A New Economic Paradigm?
Will the newly announced Budget 2021 on 6 November mark a new economic paradigm, and moves us to a more prosperous, equitable and sustainable economy? Join us as we discuss about its impact on the people, businesses and the economy.