production before pushing to implement the RM1, 500 minimum wage, says economist Prof Dr Barjoyai

Prof Emeritus Dr Barjoyai Bardai. Tax evasion in the lawThe extreme form of tax planning is termed

tide them over. Economics expert Prof Dr Barjoyai Bardai of Universiti Tun Abdul Razak said people

PETALING JAYA: Rapid testing and biosafety preparedness are keys in allowing non-critical economic sectors to gradually reopen, say health and economy experts. Universiti Malaya professor of epidemiology and public health Prof Dr Sanjay Rampal said while the target of vaccinating 10% of the nation’s population or 3.2 million people by mid-July was achievable, the reopening of more business sectors would depend on the number of daily infections and strain on the healthcare system.“ A key determin

PETALING JAYA: The proposed Malaysian Gig Economy Commission( SEGiM) should be set up without delay for the sake of the workers involved, say economists and stakeholders. Socio-Economic Research Centre( SERC) executive director Lee Heng Guie said the initiative would protect these workers from unfair, deceptive and anti-competitive practices. ALSO READ: DPM: We’ll look after gig workersHe cited the World Bank’s recent findings, which showed Malaysia has a growing gig economy with 26% of its work