Publications

Using Malaysian census data, the paper shows earlier school entry may reduce educational attainment and high-skilled employment prospects. Disadvantages are concentrated among lower-income children, potentially widening inequality under optional enrolment policies.

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.

The paper explains Malaysia’s climate finance needs. It outlines global funds and key barriers to access, while showing why system improvements are necessary.

Global oil price shocks expose Malaysia’s reliance on fuel subsidies to shield consumers. However, escalating fiscal burdens and uneven impacts on workers underscore the urgency of structural energy and transport reforms.

This article examines how global energy shocks, particularly disruptions like the Straits of Hormuz blockade, affect Malaysia’s economy.