Our Fair Work Act research series makes an argument for enacting broad legislation that defines what constitutes ‘fair work’ for all categories of workers in Malaysia. In this instalment, we explore the first plank: fair pay.
Category Archives: Safety Nets
Generasi Berhutang
Bagi generasi muda di Malaysia, pendidikan tinggi lazimnya dibiayai melalui pinjaman pendidikan. Adakah pendekatan ini wajar diteruskan? Siri penyelidikan ini meneliti permasalahan ini serta merenungi beberapa cadangan dasar untuk masa hadapan.
Indebted Generation, Part 3
How can we reduce the reliance on student debt? We argue for a significant shift towards a funding approach grounded in continual education.
Indebted Generation, Part 2
It’s time to accept that not all student loans can be repaid. We argue for segmenting borrowers by capacity to repay, as well as other policy measures.
Indebted Generation, Part 1
For a generation of young Malaysians, higher education is financed mainly through student loans. Should this approach continue? This research series examines this vital issue and explores ways forward.
The Case for A Fair Work Act, Part 1
The government is mulling new legislation to ensure the welfare of gig workers. In Part 1 of this research series, we argue for first clarifying what ‘gig work’ covers and for having laws that define what fair work means for all workers.
Lesen P-Hailing: Adakah Malaysia Memerlukannya?
Rancangan untuk melaksana lesen “p-hailing” adalah supaya penunggang penghantaran dapat diselia. Dapatkah matlamat ini dicapai melalui pelesenan? Kami renungi.
Bukan Semua Pekerja Gig Sama
Sudah tiba masa untuk pemerincian istilah bagi menambah baik penggubalan dasar.
The P-Hailing License: A Case Of Over-Regulation?
The government plans to implement a p-hailing license to regulate parcel delivery riders. We ponder the rationale behind it and what it would achieve.
Not All ‘Gig Workers’ Are The Same
Time for better terminology, especially for policymaking