Based on a survey carried out in May 2020 at the height of the COVID-19 crisis, this report highlights the impact of COVID-19 and the ensuing lockdowns on Malaysian youth.…
Category: ECONOMY OF TOMORROW
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…
Economy of Tomorrow Regional Conference 2020
UPCOMINGEVENT OCT 1, 2020Economy of Tomorrow Regional Conference 2020 – The Future of Work in the New NormalJointly organised by REFSA and FES Held over a span of a week from 12th…
Stimulating the Green Economy
ECONOMY OF TOMORROWTOPICS economy of tomorrow sustainability jobs and wages DOWNLOAD PDF October 1, 2020Stimulating the Green Economy and creating sustainable jobs for MalaysiansExecutive summary This paper proposes several steps for policymakers…
Can unemployment be overcome as COVID-19 cases increase?
COMMENTARY economy of tomorrow jobs and wages good governance OCTOBER 1, 2020Can unemployment be overcome as COVID-19 cases increase?by fakhrurrazi rashidThere is currently an alarming spike in the number of…
Understanding unemployment statistics
COMMENTARY economy of tomorrow jobs and wages good governance SEPTEMBER 14, 2020How do you read and understand the unemployment statistics?by REFSAMalaysia’s unemployment rate came off of a peak of 5.3%…
Response to "Families on the Edge" Study: Government should play a proactive role in jobs creation
IN THENEWS SEPTEMBER 11, 2020REFSA urges government to improve social protection and play a proactive role in creating jobs in strategic sectorsby refsa “REFSA’s response to the UNICEF/UNFPA study “Families on the…
Malaysia Cipta Kerja
THE GREAT RESET – Let there be JobsA compilation of REFSA articles, briefs and opinions on thought provoking suggestions to create sustainable, dignified jobs for all. #MalaysiaCiptaKerja (Versi Bahasa) Lebih…
Creating Jobs Through Public Education and Healthcare Investment
ECONOMY OF TOMORROWTOPICS economy of tomorrow inequality jobs and wages DOWNLOAD PDF August 14, 2020Creating Jobs Through Public Education and Healthcare InvestmentExecutive summaryThe Malaysian government can play an important role stabilizing…
Revisiting the Role of Government in the Economy
COMMENTARY economy of tomorrow jobs and wages good governance JULY 27, 2020Revisiting the Role of Government in the Economyby Frederik PaulusNow that the initial shock of the Covid-19 economic crisis…