Tax! Tax! Tax! For the Common Good
In tandem with recent discussions on tax, our researcher Sze Fung was invited onto BFM to discuss the importance of progressive taxation and whether taxing the rich stifles innovation
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The EPF Debate: Balancing Economic Growth and Social Security
There have been quite a bit of news lately surrounding EPF. Last week, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the Cabinet would discuss a proposal to raise employers' contribution to 20% on their respective employees’ EPF accounts. A couple of days ago, the PM called for the EPF to aim for the retirement fund to shift its investment portfolio to comprise 70% of domestic investments by year-end. Our researcher Ng Sze Fung unpacks this with BFM.
【开门新趋势】男女就业同工不同酬 如何从根本解决不公 （下）
为了提高女性在职场上的公平待遇，企业通常都多加聘请女性·员工来体现对男女的一视同仁。但是，根据调查，女性雇员以及担任管理层的女性在职场上的比例却还是比男性低了不少。究竟职场性别的公平待遇到底是什么？企业应该要如何改善？义腾研究中心执行长陈宇航与BFM財今探讨。
The Truth About The Gender Gap In The Modern Workplace
BFM discusses with E Hun Tan. Executive Director, Research for Social Advancement (REFSA) on the hard truth: how the gender gap at work is far worse than expected.
Kerajaan Perpaduan: What Form Might That Take?
In the immediate wake of Dato' Seri Anwar Ibrahim being announced as the 10th Prime Minister, BFM welcomes Communications Director Iskandar Fareez on their podcast to discuss what to expect from Malaysia's new unity government, the development of our political stability, and more.
The Politics of #UndiBanjir
On the 10th of October, Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob announced the dissolution of Parliament. This means that GE15 will be taking place within the next 60 days. While the date has not been announced by the Election Commission yet, many Malaysians have voiced their disgruntlement towards an election being called right smack in what potentially could be a period of heavy floods across the country, as we experienced during monsoon season last year. Iskandar Fareez goes on BFM to unpack the politics.
Wanted: Policies, Not Personalities
Are Malaysians paid fairly for the work they do? That is the question many Malaysians are asking after an article on World of Buzz highlighted the large wage disparity between Malaysia and Singapore. While there are many factors such as cost of living that might have been a factor here, there are other granular reasons that also play a role in enlarging the gap. We speak to Tan E-Hun from REFSA to understand the causes behind this wage disparity.
Same Job, Different Pay?
Are Malaysians paid fairly for the work they do? That is the question many Malaysians are asking after an article on World of Buzz highlighted the large wage disparity between Malaysia and Singapore. While there are many factors such as cost of living that might have been a factor here, there are other granular reasons that also play a role in enlarging the gap. We speak to Tan E-Hun from REFSA to understand the causes behind this wage disparity.
Karnival Jom Beli Rumah 2022: Can People Afford RM 300k Houses?
Housing and Local Government Minister Datuk Seri Reezal Merican recently announced ‘Karnival Jom Beli Rumah 2022’, in which 10 000 affordable homes nationwide will be offered, priced at RM 300k and below. But is this a good initiative? And what should constitute affordable housing in the first place? We’re joined by Iskandar Fareez of the Think Tank, REFSA.
Let Them Eat Chicken (… But Not At Reduced Prices)
Prime Minister Dato Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob has said that the reduced chicken subsidy was to enable the money to be chanelled directly as cash aid to Malaysians, since previously the reduced price was benefitting not just Malaysians, but also foreign workers and refugees. First, we discuss whether 'Malaysian-only' policies might end up pushing away foreign workers, and whether Malaysia can survive without them. Next, we get into the kind of aid foreign workers have access to, and what needs to be done here.