Vote of confidence best way to determine prime minister’s position
A vote of no confidence is not a new thing. The question is, what is the significance of the Opposition MPs sending a no-confidence motion if it cannot be decided in Parliament?
Michael Aw
Budget 2021 marks the opportunity to usher in New Economic Paradigm
This will require a shift in mindset, moving away from fiscal discipline and balanced budgets, toward a new paradigm where the state fully assumes its role as catalyst for the economy and as anchor investor in uncertain but transformational ventures.
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.
Malaysians need more high paying jobs, says Chin Tong
There are huge challenges societies have to face due to the COVID-19 crisis, and the state needs to think about how to play a more active role in creation of high-paying jobs.
Govts should spend, not obsess over increasing debt, say economists
Governments should not obsess over increasing debt with borrowing, as now is the time to spend to mitigate the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic
跨黨派合作是慕尤丁唯一選擇｜Bipartisanship is the only choice for Muhyiddin
To avoid general election and constitutional crisis amidst the pandemic, bipartisanship is the sole option for Muhyiddin to stabilize his government with confidence and supply from the opposition.
Economy of Tomorrow Regional Conference 2020
Missed this virtual conference? Access videos and presentations shared during the week-long event here to explore and learn about the future of work and good jobs creation in a post COVID-19 era.
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.
Would you pay 5% more for petrol to help save the environment?
Darshan Joshi, REFSA Lead Researcher spoke to BFM on how would carbon tax on emission look like in a Malaysian context.
Stimulating the Green Economy
Investment in green infrastructure can engender sustainable economic development and play a major role in the nation’s climate change mitigation and adaptation efforts. It also presents an opportunity through which to create safe, sustainable, and long-term jobs for Malaysians.