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.

Public transport in Greater KL is often “good enough”, but easily set aside. GKLMOB Phase 1 examines the everyday frictions behind this fragility.

This paper evaluates bus stop quality across Greater KL, showing widespread infrastructure gaps and proposing standards to improve safety and waiting experience.

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.

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

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.

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.