The idea of a universal basic income has been gaining attention and sparking debate, as the planet grapples with rising inequality, job insecurity and rapid automation.
Prof Guy Standing, a professorial research associate at SOAS University of London and founding member and honorary co-president of the Basic Income Earth Network, helps us unpack the economic, political and ethical dimensions of this idea and looks at whether Malaysia is ready for it.
Presented by: Keith Kam Produced by: Natalie Tan/BFM
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Raikan kerencaman dan keterangkuman
Selamatkan demokrasi dan angkatkan keluhuran undang-undang
Lawan rasuah dan kronisme
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