Frederik Paulus, Economic Advisor at REFSA shares his view on Malaysia’s climate change commitments, what more needs to be done and the importance of the state acting as a catalyst…
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2021年财政预算案：视经济危机为范式转移契机
这一切先得要有思维上的改变，过去追求的财政纪律和平衡预算，只会在当下的危机里让经济更为糟糕，我们要推动范式转移，使政府在经济领域能够扮演更积极的角色。
Budget 2021 marks the opportunity to usher in New Economic Paradigm
This will require a shift in mindset, moving away from fiscal discipline and balanced budgets, toward a new paradigm where the state fully assumes its role as catalyst for the…
Malaysians need more high paying jobs, says Chin Tong
There are huge challenges societies have to face due to the COVID-19 crisis, and the state needs to think about how to play a more active role in creation of…
Govts should spend, not obsess over increasing debt, say economists
Governments should not obsess over increasing debt with borrowing, as now is the time to spend to mitigate the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic
Virtual launch of 3rd Edition of Journal Greater Mekong Studies
IN THENEWS SEPT 1, 2020Virtual launching of 3rd edition of Journal Greater Mekong Studies Our Research Director Ivy Kwek spoke at the Launch of the Third Edition of Journal of Greater…
10th Annual South China Sea Conference, Session Three
IN THENEWS SEPT 14, 202010th Annual South China Sea Conference, Session Three Our Research Director Ivy Kwek spoke at the Tenth Annual South China Sea Conference organised by the Center for Strategic…
Consider This: South China Sea (Part 3) - Malaysia pivot to China?
IN THENEWS SEPT 8, 2020Consider This: South China Sea (Part 3) – Malaysia pivot to China? Our research director Ivy Kwek spoke to Astro’s “Consider This” programme on Malaysia-China relations and…
ASEAN, China still negotiating to keep law enforcement disputes from becoming naval conflicts
IN THENEWS SEPT 15 2020ASEAN, China still negotiating to keep law enforcement disputes from becoming naval conflictsJohn gradyIndonesia and Malaysia increasingly depend on their coast guards to assert maritime sovereignty,…
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…