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
Michael Aw
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.
Can unemployment be overcome as COVID-19 cases increase?
We will see an increase in unemployment based on work experience and skills, especially abroad. With the slowing economic growth due to #COVID19, the government needs to do something beyond saving jobs alone.
Virtual launch of 3rd Edition of Journal Greater Mekong Studies
IN THENEWS SEPT 1, 2020 Virtual launching of 3rd edition of Journal Greater Mekong Studies Our Research Director Ivy Kwek spoke at the Launch of the Third Edition of Journal of Greater Mekong Studies. She argued that Malaysia and…
10th Annual South China Sea Conference, Session Three
Our Research Director, Ivy Kwek shared her view about Malaysia’s position in striking a balance in dealing with the tensions.
Consider This: South China Sea (Part 3) – Malaysia pivot to China?
Our Research Director, Ivy Kwek speaks about Malaysia-China relations and the significance of the visit of the Chinese defence minister to Malaysia.