This paper explores the roots of the US-Israeli conflict with Iran. It covers the impact on global energy and supply chains while examining how war, sanctions, and regional tensions continue to destabilise the Middle East.

This discussion paper constructs a longer historical arc (than the war in Iran) to examine Malaysia/Southeast Asia’s food dependencies within the geoeconomic rivalry of the US and China. It highlights the need for stronger local production without falling into food isolationism, supported by existing ASEAN cooperation mechanisms.

Malaysia’s night market ecosystem faces persistent vulnerabilities, with low social protection uptake, rising economic pressures, and shifting consumer trends.

Digital empowerment can help Malaysia’s micro and small enterprises (MSMEs) move from survival to sustainable growth. The paper analyses adoption gaps, productivity constraints, and structural barriers, while assessing how digital tools and supportive policies enable scaling, improve competitiveness, and strengthen long-term economic resilience across the sector effectively overall.

This article explores the walkability of Greater KL using urban morphology measures.

A multi-year research project analyzing mobility patterns, public transport performance, and accessibility in Greater KL using large-scale administrative, geospatial and qualitative data.

The Graduate Career Tracking Survey (GCTS) is a joint collaborative research effort between KRI and MOHE conducted between May and July 2023.

This report takes an in-depth look at how a segment of the Malaysian population spends their time. The findings shed light on the important yet largely invisible issue of unpaid care work, as well as its implications for gender inequality and policy.