Economy of Tomorrow

COMMENTARY

REFSA Notes #4/2021: 2021 GDP Growth Revision was Inevitable, Hopes are on Second Half to Limit Damage

While the outlook may be brighter towards the end of the year, there are still plenty of downside risks, and given the dynamics of the pandemic and the economy, we wouldn’t expect a significant improvement until Q4. Here's why.

August 17, 2021

COMMENTARY

那些与她们有关的经济学

政府除了为女性提供补贴，也必须将女性福利也涵盖在经济振兴的计划当中，多鼓励女性参与国家经济建设，对国内经济也将会带来积极的影响。

July 26, 2021

infographics, Muhibah, QUICK FACTS

How Has COVID-19 Affected Malaysian Business Sectors?

COVID-19 doesn't discriminate between "essential" and "non-essential" sectors. Here's how it has affected various sectors across Malaysia.

July 22, 2021

PODCAST

50 Years of NEP: The Good, The Bad and The Future

REFSA Comm Director Iskandar Fareez along with Hwok Aun Lee of ISEAS discusses NEP’s key lessons, impacts, and implications for Malaysia’s future on BFM podcast.

July 15, 2021

infographics, Muhibah, QUICK FACTS

#ProjekMuhibah Strategy 3 – Continued and Targeted Economic Assistance

In REFSA's #ProjekMuhibah series, Strategy 3 calls for continued and targeted assistance to businesses and individuals. See infographics here.

July 13, 2021

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

PODCAST

National Recovery Plan: Adequate or Unimpressive?

REFSA Communications Director, Iskandar Fareez shares with BFM the current pitfalls of the Government's National Recovery Plan.

June 17, 2021

COMMENTARY

Let’s do whatever it takes to win

We should seize the opportunity during this lockdown to increase testing capacity to reach millions daily in line with suggestions by experts and policymakers, writes Iskandar Fareez.

June 16, 2021