Michael Aw

Joined: July 11, 2020
Articles: 572

COMMENTARY, COVID-19, ECONOMICS

We need to ‘flatten the curve’ of economic recession, now

A massive intervention is required to prevent the economic fabric of the nation from disintegrating. What are the immediate efforts required to “flatten the recession curve”, and why it is important to do it, now.

Michael Aw
March 23, 2020

QUICK FACTS

INFOGRAPHICS 2: COMBAT COVID-19 THROUGH A WHOLE-OF-SOCIETY APPROACH

To fight the virus outbreak we need to flatten the curve. Let’s each do our part, together. Stay Safe, and stay informed!

Michael Aw
March 22, 2020

QUICK FACTS

Infographics 1: NUMBER OF COVID-19 CASES IN MALAYSIA AND ITALY

This chart compares the number of recorded COVID-19 cases in Malaysia and Italy. Malaysia’s pattern of recorded cases followed closely to that of Italy in the early days.

Michael Aw
March 21, 2020

COMMENTARY, COVID-19, ECONOMICS

Flexible work arrangements deserve more than just this Covid-19 crash-course

FWAs are more than just a tool to cope with Covid-19, their positive externality effects such as diversifying economic growth and labour force, as well as reducing traffic congestion, are too good for us to pass up for much longer.

Michael Aw
March 20, 2020

COMMENTARY, COVID-19, ECONOMICS

Beyond Covid-19: Building back better for a more resilient economy and society

Our post-crisis recovery efforts should be planned well in order to rebuild the country for a stronger and more resilient economy and society under the idea of “build back better”.

Michael Aw
March 19, 2020

COMMENTARY, COVID-19, ECONOMICS

Covid-19: Revisiting the economic stimulus after the world woke up

To cushion the sudden global downturn, the government need to double down on measures announced, expand scope of application to more workers and businesses, and do it quickly.

Michael Aw
March 16, 2020

COMMENTARY, COVID-19, SOCIAL CITY

Covid-19 a national security concern, calls for whole-of-society approach

The government should treat Covid-19 as a national security issue, and to show leadership by adopting a whole-of-society approach to combat the virus as a nation.

Michael Aw
March 15, 2020

COMMENTARY, COVID-19, ECONOMICS

Cabaran pulih ekonomi, perkukuh integriti

Rethinking the country’s income classification model and continuing to combat corruption must be the top priority for the current government to improve Malaysia’s economy.

Michael Aw
March 11, 2020

Others

Covid-19 Infographics

RESEARCH Covid-19 INFOGRAPHICS Faced with daunting economic consequences of the social distancing measures in place to mitigate the Covid-19 pandemic, governments around the world are announcing stimulus packages for their economies, amounting to unprecedented sizes. This tracker aims to keep…

Michael Aw
March 2, 2020