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
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.
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.
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…
Malaysia2020: Kerajaan penyatuan era pasca parti politik
Without political party representation, a unity government presents various challenges.
Malaysia 2020: Apa Selepas Ini?
Democracy is not just about ‘elections’ and ‘gaining power’, but that it is also about participation, accountability and transparency in society.
Thinking beyond the housing financialisation model
COMMENTARY Economy of tomorrow Inequality affordable housing FEB 24, 2020 Thinking beyond the housing financialisation model By Liew Chin Tong At the invitation of Pertubuhan Akitek Malaysia president Lillian Tay and my friend and festival director Tan Loke Mun,…
Economy needs immediate stimulus package, with eye on the long-term
While the stimulus package primarily aims to tide over workers and businesses through tumultuous short-term economic currents, the government should also evaluate these measures with an eye on the long term, and look to promote a transformation of the economy to new growth sectors and higher productivity, and prepare the workforce for the future.
The Singapore factor in the Malaysian labour market
With a stimulus package due to be announced soon, the government has a great opportunity to work towards a skills-oriented labour market and hence prioritises the wellbeing of Malaysians. As a starting point, we should consider the Singapore factor in the Malaysian labour market.
反酒驾和反贪腐必须并行 | Anti-drunk driving and anti-corruption should be hand in hand
It is important to pursue police reform so that the enforcement on drunk driving is not influenced by bribery.