19 May 2024 By Tan E Hun The first part of this article highlighted the importance of fiscal space and labour market reform, as key elements to build Malaysia’s capacity for long-term economic growth. But these two elements are not…
By Tan E Hun Seizing Malaysia’s economic momentum The drastic depreciation of the Malaysian ringgit, comparable in magnitude to the 1998 Asian Financial Crisis, has spooked many and triggered debates on the nation’s economic performance. External headwinds such as persistent…
By Lim Li Lian This is the final installation of my four part series on Propelling the MADANI economy. To summarise, fuel subsidy rationalisation is a contractionary but necessary move for Malaysia, discussed in Part I. In Part II entitled…
By Lim Li Lian In the third and fourth installation of our four part series on the economy, we focus on mission-based policy packages that Malaysia can embark on to realise our vision of Malaysia MADANI. As a recap, the…
By Lim Li Lian Resource rich economies tend to create societies that are dependent on subsidies. These subsidies are usually financed by windfalls from the natural occurring resources that the country has. See how Saudis and Bruneians are tax exempt…
By Lim Li Lian Following the latest positive note that the country’s economy has showed resilience in the fourth quarter of 2023, it is now a crucial time for Malaysia to take a multi-prong and systemic approach to transit Malaysia…
Koordinator Penyelidik REFSA, Fakhrurrazi Rashid mengulas signifikan sesi soal jawab Perdana Menteri (PMQ) di Dewan Rakyat.
Reviewing security laws, and possibly other draconian laws, acknowledges that these are relics of the past that have no place in contemporary Malaysia. The new government’s deliberations must include the question of repealing the controversial Security Offences (Special Measures) Act (SOSMA). Researcher Ng Sze Fung comments in Fulcrum.
Dengan pelbagai cabaran yang dijangka mendatang untuk 2023, kerajaan juga dilihat perlu bersedia dengan cabaran governans, demokrasi dan politik. Namun, apakah langkah yang boleh diambil? Ini pandangan Fakhrurrazi Rashid, Koordinator Penyelidik REFSA yang dikongsikan menerusi Pantau Kerajaan Baharu.
Media statement by REFSA's research coordinator Fakhrurrazi Rashid, entitled "Dewan Negara Must be Part of the Parliamentary Transformation Agenda".