About this episode
The episode discusses the slow wage growth in Malaysia and its implications on education and policy.
On Ringgit & Sense this week, producer Jake Lim speaks to Farhana Roslan, Head of the Research Team at PNB Research Institute about wages in Malaysia - why growth has been so slow, whether it’s still worth pursuing tertiary education, and what the government and society can do to remedy this issue. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
People in this episode
Host: Jake Lim
Guest: Farhana Roslan
Topics covered
- wage growth
- tertiary education
- government policy
- economic issues
- societal impact
Keywords
- wage growth
- Malaysia
- tertiary education
- government
- economic policy
- PNB Research Institute
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: PNB Research Institute
Places: Malaysia
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