Budget 2021: A New Economic Paradigm?
A series of graphics that outline the reasoning and measures designed to create good jobs and orient the economy towards a higher added-value and greener future.
Inequality
REFSA Reflections: Episode 1 – Income & Good Jobs
The Director's Commentary - REFSA proudly launches a new podcast series on the economy, delving deeper and going behind the scenes into our ideas, publications, and positions. Listen to our first episode, focusing on income and good jobs on Apple podcast and Spotify.
[REFSA DISCUSS #8] Post Budget 2021: A New Economic Paradigm?
Will the newly announced Budget 2021 on 6 November mark a new economic paradigm, and moves us to a more prosperous, equitable and sustainable economy? Join us as we discuss about its impact on the people, businesses and the economy.
Economy of Tomorrow Regional Conference 2020 – Day 5
The Labour Response - What kind of new work culture is needed and how can we define the new social contract and labour regime, recognising structural disadvantages and widening existing gender gap.
Economy of Tomorrow Regional Conference 2020 – Day 3
Spotlight on the GiG-Economy: A deep dive into the research findings and administrative challenges in protecting gig workers, as well as one to one interviews with a gig worker and a medical frontliner.
Economy of Tomorrow Regional Conference 2020 – Day 4
The Youth Perspective: What is the reality of seeking a job or self-employment in this current economic climate, how can the youth adjust to a now even more challenging labour market and what support structures are needed.
Economy of Tomorrow Regional Conference 2020 – Day 2
The Company Perspective: A look into the challenges faced by small and medium enterprises, the support they need from the state, and exploring what kind of preventive risk management will companies develop for future external shocks.
Economy of Tomorrow Regional Conference 2020 – Day 1
The Bigger Picture: A discussion about the global trend in a post COVID-19 world, and the need for a new economic and social paradigm
Budget 2021: Ushering in the New Economic Paradigm
Budget 2021 will need to incorporate measures to ensure the survival of the economy in the short term, while balancing this with the creation of good jobs and a stronger social safety net, to lay the foundations for a dynamic economy in the future. Â
Stimulating the Green Economy
Investment in green infrastructure can engender sustainable economic development and play a major role in the nation’s climate change mitigation and adaptation efforts. It also presents an opportunity through which to create safe, sustainable, and long-term jobs for Malaysians.