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Nov 24, 2025
Which Malaysian Exports Get Zero Tariffs under the US-Malaysia Trade Deal?
A breakdown of the sectors with 0% Trump tariffs under the recent US-Malaysia trade deal illustrates the export sectors that could potentially benefit from the agreement.

OP-ED
Nov 24, 2025
Which Malaysian Exports Get Zero Tariffs under the US-Malaysia Trade Deal?
A breakdown of the sectors with 0% Trump tariffs under the recent US-Malaysia trade deal illustrates the export sectors that could potentially benefit from the agreement.

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Nov 20, 2025
Do I Stay or Do I Go? Breaking the Stereotype of Educated Non-Participation Women in Malaysia
This article explores why highly educated married women in Malaysia exit or do not enter the labour force, despite education levels equal to or higher than their husbands. Drawing on findings from the KRI–SRR survey, it highlights how structural barriers, caregiving responsibilities, and household dynamics shape women’s participation, challenging the stereotype that non-working women are not contributing to the economy or nation.

OP-ED
Nov 20, 2025
Do I Stay or Do I Go? Breaking the Stereotype of Educated Non-Participation Women in Malaysia
This article explores why highly educated married women in Malaysia exit or do not enter the labour force, despite education levels equal to or higher than their husbands. Drawing on findings from the KRI–SRR survey, it highlights how structural barriers, caregiving responsibilities, and household dynamics shape women’s participation, challenging the stereotype that non-working women are not contributing to the economy or nation.

Views
Nov 17, 2025
Malaysia’s Trump Tariff Deal Part III - Malaysia’s foreign and industrial policy
This View is Part 3 of a three-part analysis of the US-Malaysia trade deal. Part 1 looked at the new tariffs and industrial policy, while Part 2 looked at non-tariff measures.

OP-ED
Nov 17, 2025
Malaysia’s Trump Tariff Deal Part III - Malaysia’s foreign and industrial policy
This View is Part 3 of a three-part analysis of the US-Malaysia trade deal. Part 1 looked at the new tariffs and industrial policy, while Part 2 looked at non-tariff measures.

Views
Nov 17, 2025
Malaysia’s Trump Tariff Deal Part II – Non-tariff measures and industrial policy
This View looks at non tariffs measures impacts of the US-Malaysia trade deal. It is Part 2 of a three-part analysis. Part 1 looks at tariffs and industrial policy, while Part 3 looks at the interaction between foreign policy and industrial policy.

OP-ED
Nov 17, 2025
Malaysia’s Trump Tariff Deal Part II – Non-tariff measures and industrial policy
This View looks at non tariffs measures impacts of the US-Malaysia trade deal. It is Part 2 of a three-part analysis. Part 1 looks at tariffs and industrial policy, while Part 3 looks at the interaction between foreign policy and industrial policy.

Views
Nov 14, 2025
Malaysia’s Trump Tariff Deal Part I – Tariffs and implications for Malaysia’s industrial policy
This View looks at tariffs and industrial policy impacts of the US-Malaysia trade deal. It is Part 1 of a three-part analysis. Part 2 looks at non-tariff measures, while Part 3 looks at the interaction between foreign policy and industrial policy.

OP-ED
Nov 14, 2025
Malaysia’s Trump Tariff Deal Part I – Tariffs and implications for Malaysia’s industrial policy
This View looks at tariffs and industrial policy impacts of the US-Malaysia trade deal. It is Part 1 of a three-part analysis. Part 2 looks at non-tariff measures, while Part 3 looks at the interaction between foreign policy and industrial policy.
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The State of Households
Digital Transformation
Demography
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Meera Devi Daran
Daniel How
Muhammad Syamin Bin Azman
Mikhail Rosli
Grace Chang
Bor Neng Quan
Fatin Nadhirah Jamalolail
Hyun Bang Shin
Dania Arissa Muhamad Zaharin
Muhammad Najib Abu Hassan Alshari
Maryam Halim
Richard Kozul-Wright
Carol Fong
YB Liew Chin Tong
Ahmad Azeem Bin Yusri
Junianto James Losari
Eleanor Wikstrom
Stephanie Hsu
Tan Hui Hui
Kelvin Ling Shyan Seng
Khairin Ilaina Mohamed Amin
Govind Nirav Rao
C. Hari S. Shankar
Elisabeth Chan Wen Yi
Nurrdinan Serena Amer Sharaffudin
Dr Amirah 'Aisha Badrul Hisham
Yee Suet Ee
Nurul Farhana Abdul Shukor
Aidil Farhan Jasrie Arman Sany
Amira Syazwani Ahmad Junaidi
Dinie Joshry Shaqeel Prakash
Ts Dr Amirah Aisha Badrul Hisham
Professor Joseph Eugene Stiglitz
K. Kuhaneetha Bai
Nadia Malyanah Azman
Siti Maisarah Zainurin
Ndongo Samba Sylla
Malini Elango
Aqeel Khaldun
Belinda Liew Ai Ching
Muhammad Khairulamri Muhammad
Nicholas Khaw
Nur Zulaikha Atiqah Mohd Zahril
Dr Diana Abdul Wahab
Dr Umawathy Techanamurthy
Bryan Yeoh Quan Jin
Wan Manan Wan Muda
Alyssa Chua Lee-Yen
Goh Ming Jun
Mohan Mahadeva
Yap Chun Hao
Syafa Sakinah Mustaffa
Ammar Hanania Hazli Izma
Dr Yunus Yasin
Dato’ Amirul Feisal Wan Zahir
Professor Emeritus Dr Tham Siew Yean
Datuk Hisham Hamdan
Khazanah Research Institute
Tan Sri Nor Mohamed Yakcop
Tan Mei Yi
Emir Izat Abdul Rashid
Lim Han Hsuen
Ida Madieha Abdul Ghani Azmi
Musaddiq Adam Muhtar
Nur Adilah Hamid
Chakrin Utit
Bach Nguyen Luong
Zainab Ali Ahmad
Kusairi Mohd Noh
Rokiah Alavi
Ibrahim Kabiru Maji
Illisriyani Ismail
Intan Nadia Jalil
Abdulla Ibragimov
Siti Nooraznie Abdul Rahim
Fatimah Mohamed Arshad
Dr Mohd Yusof Saari
Pierre Sauvé
Tan Theng Theng
Charissa Lee Yi Zhen
Yap Gin Bee
Tan Kar Man
Junaidi Mansor
Alia Muhammad Radzi
Yeu-Mynn Yeung
Prof. Wan Abdul Manan Wan Muda
Tan Zhai Gen
Umi Maisarah Kamis
Shukri Mohamed Khairi
Wong Ee Kin
Dr Wan Khatina Wan Nawawi
Maia Hollins-Kirk
Grace Loh Wan Chi
Keelea Shaye Linsuau Soh
Hui San Chiam
Goh Hao Yi
Daniel Filippi
Azlin Natasha Mohd Ghazali
Balqis Athirah Azhar
Dr Sarena Che Omar
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Oct 25, 2024
Fitting Malaysia for Talents: Attending Supply and Demand


OP-ED
Oct 25, 2024
Fitting Malaysia for Talents: Attending Supply and Demand
Productivity & Industrial Development
Hawati Abdul Hamid
Oct 25, 2024
Oct 25, 2024
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Views
Oct 24, 2024
Data relationality: privacy in the AI age


OP-ED
Oct 24, 2024
Data relationality: privacy in the AI age
AI, Automation & Work
Khoo Wei Yang
Oct 24, 2024
Oct 24, 2024
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Views
Oct 22, 2024
The Covid-19 Pandemic in Malaysia and Southeast Asia: Some socioeconomic comparisons


OP-ED
Oct 22, 2024
The Covid-19 Pandemic in Malaysia and Southeast Asia: Some socioeconomic comparisons
Income, & Consumption
Yin Shao Loong
Oct 22, 2024
Oct 22, 2024
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Views
Oct 17, 2024
Deepening Malaysia’s Understanding of Poverty


OP-ED
Oct 17, 2024
Deepening Malaysia’s Understanding of Poverty
Poverty & Social Mobility
Wan Amirah Wan Usamah
Oct 17, 2024
Oct 17, 2024
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Views
Oct 16, 2024
Mendalami Kesan Covid-19 Terhadap Pendapatan dan Perbelanjaan Isi Rumah


OP-ED
Oct 16, 2024
Mendalami Kesan Covid-19 Terhadap Pendapatan dan Perbelanjaan Isi Rumah
Economic Growth & Structure
Income, & Consumption
Society
Dr Mohd Amirul Rafiq Abu Rahim
Oct 16, 2024
Oct 16, 2024
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Views
Oct 11, 2024
Systematic and Comprehensive Governance: Thinking About the Full Paying Patient Programme

OP-ED
Oct 11, 2024
Systematic and Comprehensive Governance: Thinking About the Full Paying Patient Programme
Health, Nutrition & Public Health
Ilyana Mukhriz
Oct 11, 2024
Oct 11, 2024
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Working Papers
Oct 4, 2024
Gender Gap in the World of Work: Status and Progress


OP-ED
Oct 4, 2024
Gender Gap in the World of Work: Status and Progress
Demography
Gender Inclusion
Labour Trends & Youth Employment
Society
Puteri Marjan Megat Muzafar
Oct 4, 2024
Oct 4, 2024
Working Papers


Working Papers
Oct 4, 2024
Individual Attributes, Values and the Gender Employment Gap


OP-ED
Oct 4, 2024
Individual Attributes, Values and the Gender Employment Gap
Care & Domestic Work
Hawati Abdul Hamid
Oct 4, 2024
Oct 4, 2024
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Reports
Sep 26, 2024
The State of Households 2024: Households and the Pandemic 2019-2022


OP-ED
Sep 26, 2024
The State of Households 2024: Households and the Pandemic 2019-2022
Income, & Consumption
The State of Households
Yin Shao Loong
Sep 26, 2024
Sep 26, 2024
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HIGHLIGHT Of The Day
Some individuals seek mental health support from their AI companions, and it is more likely for an individual to engage an AI companion during times of emotional vulnerability or mental fragility, for example when experiencing work stress, job loss, or relationship turmoil4

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December 3, 2025
AI Companionship I: Psychological Impacts
AI companions are generative AI models that emulate empathy and emotional support. In this article, we explore the psychological impacts of AI companionship.
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