Time for better terminology, especially for policymaking
Category Archives: Safety Nets
Can Everyone Really Reskill Themselves?
We asked this and more in our study on non-graduate informal workers’ aspirations with a focus on delivery riders.
Menjamin Masa Depan Belia Tanpa Ijazah
Lebih daripada 70% golongan belia tidak memiliki diploma atau ijazah sarjana muda. Kami bertanya sama ada golongan bukan graduan dapat memanfaatkan latihan kemahiran yang tersedia.
Pastikan Liputan Perlindungan Sosial Bagi Pekerja Gig
Bagaimana untuk memastikan penyertaan pekerja dalam skim perlindungan sosial seperti KWSP dan sebagainya? Kami berpendapat bahawa penyertaan skim secara sukarela tidak berkesan dan mencadangkan pendekatan alternatif.
Is Youth Socioeconomic Mobility Further Away Than Ever?
Concern over graduates’ prospects today is understandable. But over 70% of youth do not have diplomas or degrees. We ask whether non-degree holders face an even worse outlook.
Lessons from a Pandemic: Social Protection for a New Normal
In a new world of acute outbreaks and economic disruption, Malaysia needs a pandemic-proof social safety net.
Pekerja gig: Anda yang mana satu?
Tanggapan umum tentang pekerja gig ialah mereka terdiri dari golongan pesara atau graduan yang menganggur. Kami ketengahkan profil pekerja gig yang lebih objektif supaya lebih mudah mengenalpasti risiko-risiko berbeza yang mereka hadapi.
Which type of gig worker are you?
Restless retiree. Unemployed grad. These are some common stereotypes of gig workers. Here, we argue for a more objective way of profiling gig workers in order to address different types of vulnerabilities.
Ensuring Social Protection Coverage for Malaysia’s Gig Workers
Informal workers lack social protection but how can we ensure participation in the various schemes? We argue why voluntary plans do not work and propose an alternative approach.
Cabaran Industri Perikanan Abad Ke-21
Apakah keadaan semasa sektor perikanan laut di Malaysia? Fahami kategori-kategori nelayan dan cabaran-cabaran yang mereka hadapi.