ECONOMICS

ECONOMICS, Muhibah, REFSA BRIEF

Projek Muhibah Strategy #3 : Continued and Targeted Economic Assistance to Employers and Employees

In #ProjekMuhibah Strategy 3, we propose a comprehensive strategy for governments to raise fiscal spending and provide immediate economic assistance to those hit-hardest by the pandemic.

July 12, 2021

ECONOMICS, Muhibah, REFSA BRIEF

#ProjekMuhibah Strategy 2 : Open Up Sectors Responsibly

Malaysia should tailor dynamic SOPs for different sectors and spaces using science and data-driven approaches. Read our full #ProjekMuhibah strategy 2 here.

July 2, 2021

ECONOMICS, Muhibah, REFSA BRIEF

#ProjekMuhibah Strategy 1 : FTTIS+V

Instead of blanket lockdowns, REFSA proposes #ProjekMuhibah Policy 1, which comprises a targeted Find, Test, Trace, Isolate, Support and Vaccinate (FTTISV) framework.

June 18, 2021

ECONOMICS, Muhibah, REFSA BRIEF

Introduction to the 10 Strategies to Save Jobs and Revive the Economy

How can the nation tackle the immediate challenges we face right here, right now? Here, we introduce 10 strategies on how to save jobs and revive the economy. Stay tuned as we release the policies in the coming weeks.

April 26, 2021

ECONOMICS, REFSA BRIEF, The Great Reset

The impact of COVID-19 on the Youth in Malaysia – a survey report

Based on a survey carried out at the height of the COVID-19 crisis in May 2020, this report highlights the impact of COVID-19 and the ensuing lockdowns on Malaysian youth. It is found that the youth are more vulnerable, with different age groups of youth experiencing different difficulties. Read the full report to find out more.

January 4, 2021

ECONOMICS, REFSA BRIEF, The Great Reset

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 social safety net, to lay the foundations for a dynamic economy in the future.

October 20, 2020

ECONOMICS, EVENT

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.

October 12, 2020

ECONOMICS

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.

October 1, 2020

COMMENTARY, ECONOMICS, REFSA BRIEF, The Great Reset

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.

October 1, 2020

COMMENTARY, ECONOMICS, The Great Reset

Understanding unemployment statistics

How do you read and understand the unemployment statistics? It is important to look behind the headline and understand the quality of the jobs being created.

September 14, 2020