紧急状态和MCO2.0对社会经济的影响
为了抗疫与稳定政局，政府出台行管令（MCO2.0）及紧急状态作为应对方案，以压低疫情曲线。但许多民众却为此苦不堪言。究竟MCO2.0会对大马整体经济造成多大冲击呢？
Michael Aw
Can Malaysia end the leadership crisis?
The country is in a leadership crisis. How far will MCO 2.0 and the Emergency declaration flatten the curve of COVID-19 cases? The government must consult and engage widely during this critical period - particularly for the upcoming National Pandemic Management Strategic Plan. It is essential that Parliament continues to function and the Greek and UK parliaments illustrate effective legislating during a pandemic.
Mampukah Malaysia keluar daripada krisis kepimpinan?
The country is in a leadership crisis. How far will MCO 2.0 and the Emergency declaration flatten the curve of COVID-19 cases? The government must consult and engage widely during this critical period - particularly for the upcoming National Pandemic Management Strategic Plan. It is essential that Parliament continues to function and the Greek and UK parliaments illustrate effective legislating during a pandemic. Article in Malay.
Govt’s failure to grasp issues leads to redundancy, wastage
The government must take a new approach to solve problems by streamlining processes, as currently there are too many players involved and not enough focus on the actual problems at hand. Former CEO of Permodalan Nasional Bhd (PNB) Jalil Rasheed said that the government puts too much emphasis on creating new bodies to solve different problems and should instead focus on the problem to be solved and identifying the steps required to address it. He was speaking as a guest on Ep.3, "The GLC Dilemma" of REFSA “Reflections”.
Membuang imej ‘rubber stamp’ Dewan Negara
The Dewan Negara is going through an evolutionary phase. This momentum should form the foundational efforts to ditch its decades-long "rubber stamp" image. The Dewan Negara should be seen as an institution that emphasises Co-governing principles. This new dynamic must continue building upon closer cooperation of the government and opposition for a better post-COVID19 country. Article in Malay.
REFSA Reflections: Episode 3 – The GLC Dilemma
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 third episode focusing on GLCs and how they fit into the fabric of our society on Apple podcast and Spotify.
The impact of COVID-19 on the Youth in Malaysia – a survey report
Based on a survey carried out at the height of the COVID-19 crisis in May 2020, this report highlights the impact of COVID-19 and the ensuing lockdowns on Malaysian youth. It is found that the youth are more vulnerable, with different age groups of youth experiencing different difficulties. Read the full report to find out more.
“Building Back Better” Together – ASEAN-China Relations in the Post-Pandemic Era
Post-pandemic opportunities for cooperation between ASEAN and China abound, but both must go past hurdles to trust-building in order to work closer together, for the common future of the region.
Belanjawan 2021: Kerajaan, pembangkang tiada hala tuju dan matlamat jelas
Perbalahan demi perbalahan berkaitan Belanjawan 2021 menunjukkan kerajaan dan pembangkang sebenarnya tiada hala tuju dan matlamat jelas mengenai belanjawan itu.
Belanjawan 2021: Kerajaan, pembangkang tiada hala tuju dan matlamat jelas
At a recent interview on Malaysia's Budget 2021, Fakhrurrazi Rashid opined that the country was now in an era of no single party, or leader dominance. Still, the public and opposition must evaluate the government's responsiveness towards their suggestions for the Budget.