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.
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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.
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.
Peningkatan gaji minimum pada tahun 2020, satu permulaan baik buat pekerja
REFSA opines that the newly enforced RM1,200 minimum wage is a good start and attempt to address inequality in pay
Imbangi jurang pendapatan majikan, pekerja
The article emphasizes the importance of openness and transparency to address the high wage gap between employers’ and employees’ income.
Economy of Tomorrow Roundtable offers suggestions to enhance youth job creation
he Economy of Tomorrow roundtable highlighted the important role of government policies in creating secure employment, improving job security and social protection for youth, as well as restructuring industries towards more productive, knowledge-intensive sectors…
Rakyat, negara berhak kongsi hasil ekonomi gig
REFSA urges the reform of gig economy, especially its taxation system, so that the nation can be truly beneficial from the model of shared economy.
Rakyat feeling the brunt of higher expenditures, despite Minister claiming incomes rising
You can’t eat GDP You can’t feed a family with GDP. You can’t live in a rising share market. You can’t give your kids a better life because your company’s C.E.O. was able to give himself a big raise…