To enhance bipartisan collaboration towards a Confidence Supply Agreement (CSA), it is important for both sides of the political aisle to be open and transparent to reach a consensus before tabling the Budget. The government needs to be committed in this regard and perhaps even give space to opposition MPs to draft its alternative budget. Article in Malay.
Budget 2021 will be the "mother of all budgets" because it will determine the direction of the country and set precedent for potential future health, economic and political crises. Bipartisanship is critical in ensuring the government does not face a shutdown period that will adversely affect the country.
Our Research Director discussed about what we can do to reset Malaysia, and what to expect from the upcoming Budget 2021 scheduled to be tabled on November 6.
Koordinator Program REFSA Fakhrurrazi Rashid mengulas tentang harapan rakyat menjelang Belanjawan 2021 bersama Astro Awani.
A roundtable consultation where participants discussed the way forward for security sector governance in Malaysia with recommendations on reform including having greater inter-agency coordination, transparency and stronger civil-military relations.
The Labour Response - What kind of new work culture is needed and how can we define the new social contract and labour regime, recognising structural disadvantages and widening existing gender gap.
Spotlight on the GiG-Economy: A deep dive into the research findings and administrative challenges in protecting gig workers, as well as one to one interviews with a gig worker and a medical frontliner.
The Youth Perspective: What is the reality of seeking a job or self-employment in this current economic climate, how can the youth adjust to a now even more challenging labour market and what support structures are needed.
The Company Perspective: A look into the challenges faced by small and medium enterprises, the support they need from the state, and exploring what kind of preventive risk management will companies develop for future external shocks.
The Bigger Picture: A discussion about the global trend in a post COVID-19 world, and the need for a new economic and social paradigm