Perkasa dasar sektor pekerjaan separa mahir
There is a suggestion that workers should be upskilled to increase their income during the COVID-19 crisis. But in fact, skilled workers in Malaysia are still being underpaid.
Michael Aw
Addressing ‘new norms’ of party-hopping
Legislation like UK’s Fixed-Term Parliaments Act serves as a check and balance to the powers of a prime minister and prevent any possibilities of dissolving parliament and setting election dates based on favourable political arrangements.
Why Dewan Negara should be made part of Malaysia’s Covid-19 success story
Dewan Negara should lead to a healthy debate on policy issues rather than political rhetoric synonymous with the Dewan Rakyat. Covid-19 has been an opportunity to have a relook at the Dewan Negara as an important part of the government’s check & balance.
Reclassify Gig Economy workers as ‘independent employees’ and provide them with a regulatory framework
A regulatory framework is essential as it will provide social benefits that the gig economy workers currently lack.
For Low-Income Malaysia, a lifeline amidst a crisis?
The COVID-19 crisis firmly brought into mainstream thought the benefits of robust systems of social protection.
Conceptualizing the Gig Economy in Malaysia
Reclassify gig economy workers and provide a regulatory framework will create a more robust social safety net that is seriously lacking.
Need to ensure Urban Poor are not deprived of aid
Due to the current classifications of household incomes, inequality persists as the urban poor will miss out on government-targeted policies.
1 in 3 households more than RM1k short of monthly living wage
REFSA Brief 6 highlights the plight faced by low-income Malaysians, whose struggles have only been worsened by the coronavirus pandemic and the resulting economic crisis.
Managing a triple crisis in Malaysia
Ever since the first case of COVID-19 emerged on 25 January, Malaysia has been battling not one, not two, but three crises.
Malaysia’s Rationale and Response to South China Sea Tensions
Malaysia’s low key attitude towards recent incidents and recommendations on how to balance between defending Malaysia’s national interests vs diffusing tensions..