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May 6, 2026
Rethinking Insurance in an Era of Climate Change
This paper explores how insurance can better manage climate risks in Malaysia, shifting from post-disaster compensation to proactive resilience and long-term financial stability.
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May 6, 2026
Rethinking Insurance in an Era of Climate Change
This paper explores how insurance can better manage climate risks in Malaysia, shifting from post-disaster compensation to proactive resilience and long-term financial stability.
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Challenges and Opportunities in Accessing International Climate Funds for Malaysia
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Challenges and Opportunities in Accessing International Climate Funds for Malaysia
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Beyond the Pump: How Malaysia Can Weather Oil Price Spikes
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Beyond the Pump: How Malaysia Can Weather Oil Price Spikes
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One paper draws on qualitative interviews with commuters to show how public transport is perceived as “functional enough to use, but fragile enough to be set aside.” The findings highlight how reliability, comfort, safety, and access shape daily decisions, particularly for commuters who have access to both cars and public transport.
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Dec 31, 2025
Greater Kuala Lumpur Mobilities Phase 1: Public Transport in Greater KL often works well enough to use, but fragile enough to be set aside
Public transport in Greater KL is often “good enough”, but easily set aside. GKLMOB Phase 1 examines the everyday frictions behind this fragility.
Gregory Ho Wai Son
Senior Research Associate
Gregory Ho Wai Son
Senior Research Associate
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Understanding the oil crisis
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The Madani Economic Framework: A review & challenges ahead
Professor Joseph E. Stiglitz Lecture- KRI x INCEIF University x ASB
Dr. Rachel Gong: Government Support for SMEs and AI in Southeast Asia
Future Leaders Programme 11 Online Forum
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NEXUS Pasar Malam 2
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Humanising Housing: Between State, Markets and Communities
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Malaysia’s Middle Class Redefined
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MIDF Green Conference 2023 - Acknowledging historical differences on climate issues.
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Khazanah Research Institute (KRI) undertakes rigorous, evidence-based research to address Malaysia’s most pressing socio-economic challenges. From inequality to urban development, our work translates data into insights that inform policies and contribute to shaping the nation’s future.
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Badges of Progress: A Study on Technology and Technical Talent Development in Malaysia
This report aims to generate a grounded understanding of the structural and institutional factors shaping the development of technology and technical (T&T) talent in Malaysia.
Dr Mohd Amirul Rafiq Abu Rahim
Former Senior Research Associate
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