Job and Wages

EVENT

[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.

November 2, 2020

EVENT, Others

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.

October 27, 2020

EVENT, Others

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.

October 27, 2020

EVENT, Others

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.

October 27, 2020

EVENT, Others

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.

October 26, 2020

EVENT, Others

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

October 25, 2020

PODCAST, PRESS ROOM

Green Budget Ahead?

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 and a venture capitalist of sorts, for the private sector to come up with the most efficient solutions.

October 22, 2020

ECONOMICS, REFSA BRIEF, The Great Reset

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.

October 20, 2020

ECONOMICS

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.

October 1, 2020

COMMENTARY, ECONOMICS, REFSA BRIEF, The Great Reset

Can unemployment be overcome as COVID-19 cases increase?

We will see an increase in unemployment based on work experience and skills, especially abroad. With the slowing economic growth due to #COVID19, the government needs to do something beyond saving jobs alone.

October 1, 2020