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.
Inequality
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.
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.
Idea kemakmuran bersama bermula dengan penstrukturan pekerjaan dan gaji rakyat
REFSA looked at how the vision of “shared prosperity” can be felt by all through higher wages and better jobs
Gaji rakyat perlu berubah sebelum 2020
COMMENTARY economy of tomorrow inequality Jobs and wages MAR 19, 2019 Gaji rakyat perlu berubah sebelum 2020 By Fakhrurrazi Rashid KES sindiket melibatkan 47 rakyat Malaysia ditipu ditawar pekerjaan sebanyak US$1,500 (RM6,000) sebulan di Kemboja mencerminkan keterdesakan rakyat untuk…