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Unpaid Care Labour under Care-pitalism: Critical Policy Perspectives

This discussion paper is part of KRI’s Gender and Care Work research series. It examines how unpaid care labour has been increasingly reframed in Malaysia’s policy discourse, particularly in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic

Prudence or Progress? Rethinking the Budget for Malaysia’s Future

On Buying Fridges and Homes: An Unlikely but Necessary Comparison

The year of living dangerously

A rights-based approach to housing

Can there be lasting national sovereignty without technological sovereignty?

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Humanising Housing: Between State, Markets and Communities

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Malaysia’s Middle Class Redefined

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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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Latest Report

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

Research Associate

January 28, 2025

AI Governance in Malaysia: Risks, Challenges and Pathways Forward

This report explores the risks, governance challenges and pathways to building a safe, responsible and inclusive AI ecosystem.

November 22, 2024

What Is To Be Done? Confronting Climate Crisis in Malaysia

This report offers a holistic and strategic examination of pressing issues in national climate policy.

Other Reports

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The State of Households 2024: Households and the Pandemic 2019-2022

This report explores the pandemic's influence on household income, expenditure, education outcomes and digital adoption.

The Financialization of our Lives: Values and Trade-Offs

“The Financialization of our Lives: Values and Trade-Offs” delves into how the current financial ecosystem incentivizes households to accumulate higher levels of debt and analyze various debt items (BNPL, etc.).

Digital Health Records in Malaysia: The Journey and the Way Forward

Malaysia’s public healthcare system serves more than 70% of the country’s population. A nationwide digital health records system across facilities will be necessary to ensure Malaysia is able to continue providing efficient and effective healthcare. However, as with other public services, adoption of digital technologies brings both promise and pitfalls.

Understanding the Landscape of Agrifood Smallholders in Malaysia: Climate Risks, Sustainable Standards, and Gender Gap

These chapters cover the pressing issues of climate risks, the adoption of sustainability certificates, and gender gaps among agrifood

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At the Khazanah Research Institute (KRI), we host a variety of events aimed at fostering dialogue and sharing insights on critical issues.

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Future Leaders Programme 11: New Development Strategies for ASEAN in a “New” World

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