Michael Aw

Michael Aw

  • Joined: July 11, 2020
  • Articles: 592

[Galen Centre for Health and Social Policy x REFSA Forum] COVID-19 Vaccines: Doubts, Myths and Facts

Despite surveys conducted by the Ministry of Health indicating that at least 2/3 of respondents are willing to be vaccinated against COVID-19, there is a significant proportion that remain hesitant or even opposed towards the existing vaccines. This may even include healthcare professionals, members of parliament and learned members of society. This forum is intended to provide a platform for discussion and an opportunity for queries to be raised and address by those concerned.

REFSA’s Press Release: Executive-Parliament Bipartisan Cooperation is the Best Approach During Emergency

REFSA supports the call by ASEAN Parliamentarians for Human Rights (APHR) urging the Malaysian government to convene parliamentary sessions and urges the government to regard Parliament as a strategic partner and employ a bipartisan approach in the process of formulating policies. We also support the proposal of the Deputy Speaker of the Dewan Rakyat to set up a Special Bipartisan Parliamentary Committee consisting of government MPs, the opposition and members of the Senate.

Kenyataan Akhbar REFSA: Kerjasama Dwipartisan Eksekutif-Parlimen Kaedah Terbaik Ketika Darurat

REFSA supports the call by ASEAN Parliamentarians for Human Rights (APHR) urging the Malaysian government to convene parliamentary sessions and urges the government to regard Parliament as a strategic partner and employ a bipartisan approach in the process of formulating policies. We also support the proposal of the Deputy Speaker of the Dewan Rakyat to set up a Special Bipartisan Parliamentary Committee consisting of government MPs, the opposition and members of the Senate. Press Statement in Malay.

Memikirkan semula GLC/GLIC di era kapitalisme pemegang taruh

There are three fundamental questions that we need to consider when it comes to government-linked corporations (GLCs) and government-linked investment corporations (GLICs). First, should the State get involved in the economy? Second, should the GLCs/GLICs, which are essentially agents of the Malaysian State, act as if they were private actors Third, what purpose should GLCs/GLICs serve in the new era of stakeholder capitalism? Article in Malay.

Rethinking GLCs/GLICs in a time of stakeholder capitalism

There are three fundamental questions that we need to consider when it comes to government-linked corporations (GLCs) and government-linked investment corporations (GLICs). First, should the State get involved in the economy? Second, should the GLCs/GLICs, which are essentially agents of the Malaysian State, act as if they were private actors Third, what purpose should GLCs/GLICs serve in the new era of stakeholder capitalism?

The end of the single-party dominance era in Malaysia

The results of GE14 shows that the model of a single dominant party in a political coalition no longer applies. The Malaysian political arena and voters have evolved, so must the approach of political parties. Malaysia's political parties must reset and envision a new coalition model that is based on the spirit of cooperation rather than dominance. We also need to rethink how we conceptualise the notion of political leadership.

Memikirkan semula prinsip integriti pasca Covid-19

Malaysia's position on the Corruption Perception Index dropped 6 positions in 2020. The government's focus on a wholesome resilient post-pandemic recovery for the nation must include an intentional effort to increase the 'integrity of governance' of our public institutions. Article in Malay.

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