Ask around and many will tell you that the biggest problem Malaysians face is wages. Wages in Malaysia have been stagnant for more than a couple of decades now. Inequality is on the rise. So, what could be a solution?

What if it’s a Universal Basic Income?

In this episode, we speak to some researchers who are pushing for universal basic income in Malaysia, namely Dr Sarath Davala, John Michael and Lee Seng Kiat from the Basic Income Earth Network, as well as Prof Geoffrey Williams, Economist and Director of Williams Business Consultancy. The four of them recently produced a paper on what a universal basic income could look like in Malaysia.



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Ask around and many will tell you that the biggest problem Malaysians face is wages. Wages in Malaysia have been stagnant for more than a couple of decades now. Inequality is on the rise. So, what could be a solution?What if it’s a Universal Basic Income?In this episode, we speak to some researchers who are pushing for universal basic income in Malaysia, namely Dr Sarath Davala, John Michael and Lee Seng Kiat from the Basic Income Earth Network, as well as Prof Geoffrey Williams, Economist and Director of Williams Business Consultancy. The four of them recently produced a paper on what a universal basic income could look like in Malaysia.Image credit: Shutterstock

As they say, democracy doesn't begin and end at the ballot box. 
On Beyond the Ballot Box, we have in-depth conversations about political economy and human rights in Malaysia, Southeast Asia, and around the globe through a class prism.

As they say, democracy doesn't begin and end at the ballot box. On Beyond the Ballot Box, we have in-depth conversations about political economy and human rights in Malaysia, Southeast Asia, and around the globe through a class prism.

Beyond the Ballot Box

As they say, democracy doesn't begin and end at the ballot box. On Beyond the Ballot Box, we speak to politicians and analysts and explore burning issues and questions surrounding our fluid and ever-changing political scene.

As they say, democracy doesn't begin and end at the ballot box. On Beyond the Ballot Box, we speak to politicians and analysts and explore burning issues and questions surrounding our fluid and ever-changing political scene.

Can Malaysia Implement Universal Basic Income?

Kami Orang Sini Juga is a mini-series in collaboration with IMAN Research. 

This series explores how young Malaysian Indians and Chinese understand identity, belonging, and their place in Malaysia today. It builds on IMAN’s earlier project, Orang Kita, which focused on Malay Muslim youth.

In the sixth episode, we explore the key priorities of Malaysian-Chinese youth, including infrastructure and social harmony. 


We speak to Liew Liang Hong, Researcher, IMAN Research. 


Listen to the rest of the episodes of the series here.



And if you missed it, we previously covered IMAN’s Orang Kita project on Malay-Muslim youth. Here is the list of episodes - 

The Malays Are More Politically Diverse Than You Think

Does the MADANI Branding Capture the Imagination of Young Malays?

Farmlands & Financial Hubs: How Land Use Shapes Voting Patterns in Malaysia

What Do Malay Youths Want?




Image Credit: Shutterstock

Kami Orang Sini Juga is a mini-series in collaboration with IMAN Research.&nbsp;This series explores how young Malaysian Indians and Chinese understand identity, belonging, and their place in Malaysia today. It builds on IMAN’s earlier project, Orang Kita, which focused on Malay Muslim youth.In the sixth episode, we explore the key priorities of Malaysian-Chinese youth, including infrastructure and social harmony.&nbsp; We speak to Liew Liang Hong, Researcher, IMAN Research.&nbsp; Listen to the rest of the episodes of the series <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.bfm.my/content/tags/kami%20orang%20sini%20juga">here</a>.And if you missed it, we previously covered IMAN’s Orang Kita project on Malay-Muslim youth. Here is the list of episodes -&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.bfm.my/content/podcast/the-malays-are-more-politically-diverse-than-you-think">The Malays Are More Politically Diverse Than You Think</a><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.bfm.my/content/podcast/does-the-madani-branding-capture-the-imagination-of-young-malays">Does the MADANI Branding Capture the Imagination of Young Malays?</a><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.bfm.my/content/podcast/farmlands-and-financial-hubs-how-land-use-shapes-voting-patterns-in-malaysia">Farmlands &amp; Financial Hubs: How Land Use Shapes Voting Patterns in Malaysia</a><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.bfm.my/content/podcast/what-do-malay-youths-want">What Do Malay Youths Want?</a> Image Credit: Shutterstock

Kami Orang Sini Juga Episode 6: Kami Orang Sini Juga Episode 6: What Are the Key Priorities of Malaysian-Chinese Youth?

Kami Orang Sini Juga is a mini-series in collaboration with IMAN Research. 

This series explores how young Malaysian Indians and Chinese understand identity, belonging, and their place in Malaysia today. It builds on IMAN’s earlier project, Orang Kita, which focused on Malay Muslim youth.

In the fifth episode, we unpack why young Malaysian Indians feel disconnected from politics in the country, how they feel about race based political parties and what meaningful political re-engagement could look like. 



Listen to rest of the episodes of the series here.



And if you missed it, we previously covered IMAN’s Orang Kita project on Malay-Muslim youth. Here is the list of episodes - 

The Malays Are More Politically Diverse Than You Think

Does the MADANI Branding Capture the Imagination of Young Malays?

Farmlands & Financial Hubs: How Land Use Shapes Voting Patterns in Malaysia

What Do Malay Youths Want?



Image Credit: Shutterstock

Kami Orang Sini Juga is a mini-series in collaboration with IMAN Research.&nbsp;This series explores how young Malaysian Indians and Chinese understand identity, belonging, and their place in Malaysia today. It builds on IMAN’s earlier project, Orang Kita, which focused on Malay Muslim youth.In the fifth episode, we unpack why young Malaysian Indians feel disconnected from politics in the country, how they feel about race based political parties and what meaningful political re-engagement could look like.&nbsp;Listen to rest of the episodes of the series <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.bfm.my/content/tags/kami%20orang%20sini%20juga">here</a>.And if you missed it, we previously covered IMAN’s Orang Kita project on Malay-Muslim youth. Here is the list of episodes -&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.bfm.my/content/podcast/the-malays-are-more-politically-diverse-than-you-think">The Malays Are More Politically Diverse Than You Think</a><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.bfm.my/content/podcast/does-the-madani-branding-capture-the-imagination-of-young-malays">Does the MADANI Branding Capture the Imagination of Young Malays?</a><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.bfm.my/content/podcast/farmlands-and-financial-hubs-how-land-use-shapes-voting-patterns-in-malaysia">Farmlands &amp; Financial Hubs: How Land Use Shapes Voting Patterns in Malaysia</a><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.bfm.my/content/podcast/what-do-malay-youths-want">What Do Malay Youths Want?</a> Image Credit: Shutterstock

Kami Orang Sini Juga Episode 5: The Crisis of Malaysian-Indian Political Imagination

Kami Orang Sini Juga is a mini-series in collaboration with IMAN Research. 

This series explores how young Malaysian Indians and Chinese understand identity, belonging, and their place in Malaysia today. It builds on IMAN’s earlier project, Orang Kita, which focused on Malay Muslim youth.

In the fourth episode, we unpack how young Malaysian Chinese relate to politics of the country, as well as their yearning for community third spaces. 



Listen to rest of the episodes of the series here.


And if you missed it, we previously covered IMAN’s Orang Kita project on Malay-Muslim youth. Here is the list of episodes - 

The Malays Are More Politically Diverse Than You Think

Does the MADANI Branding Capture the Imagination of Young Malays?

Farmlands & Financial Hubs: How Land Use Shapes Voting Patterns in Malaysia

What Do Malay Youths Want?




Image Credit: Shutterstock

Kami Orang Sini Juga is a mini-series in collaboration with IMAN Research.&nbsp;This series explores how young Malaysian Indians and Chinese understand identity, belonging, and their place in Malaysia today. It builds on IMAN’s earlier project, Orang Kita, which focused on Malay Muslim youth.In the fourth episode, we unpack how young Malaysian Chinese relate to politics of the country, as well as their yearning for community third spaces.&nbsp;Listen to rest of the episodes of the series <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.bfm.my/content/tags/kami%20orang%20sini%20juga">here</a>. And if you missed it, we previously covered IMAN’s Orang Kita project on Malay-Muslim youth. Here is the list of episodes -&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.bfm.my/content/podcast/the-malays-are-more-politically-diverse-than-you-think">The Malays Are More Politically Diverse Than You Think</a><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.bfm.my/content/podcast/does-the-madani-branding-capture-the-imagination-of-young-malays">Does the MADANI Branding Capture the Imagination of Young Malays?</a><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.bfm.my/content/podcast/farmlands-and-financial-hubs-how-land-use-shapes-voting-patterns-in-malaysia">Farmlands &amp; Financial Hubs: How Land Use Shapes Voting Patterns in Malaysia</a><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.bfm.my/content/podcast/what-do-malay-youths-want">What Do Malay Youths Want?</a> Image Credit: Shutterstock

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