Code Black and the Hartal Doktor Kontrak campaigns are a powerful illustration of the contract worker problem. Understand the issue here.
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The Case For A Fair Work Act, Part 2
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.
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 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.
Not All ‘Gig Workers’ Are The Same
Time for better terminology, especially for policymaking
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.