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Sep 9, 2025
North Worsens Tropical Catastrophe
Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions have risen over the last two centuries, with current and accumulated emissions per capita from rich nations greatly exceeding those of the Global South.

OP-ED
Sep 9, 2025
North Worsens Tropical Catastrophe
Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions have risen over the last two centuries, with current and accumulated emissions per capita from rich nations greatly exceeding those of the Global South.

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Sep 4, 2025
Build Me a Model: The Power of Imagination
The KRI views traces the evolution of humanity’s understanding, beginning with early narrations such as Indra’s Net and progressing through Newton’s laws and Einstein’s theory of general relativity. It highlights how each model reflects not only scientific observation but also the imaginative thinking to make sense of these observations.

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Sep 4, 2025
Build Me a Model: The Power of Imagination
The KRI views traces the evolution of humanity’s understanding, beginning with early narrations such as Indra’s Net and progressing through Newton’s laws and Einstein’s theory of general relativity. It highlights how each model reflects not only scientific observation but also the imaginative thinking to make sense of these observations.

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Sep 2, 2025
Merdeka and Misinformation: Did we skip a step?
The article discusses the critical issue of inadequate information literacy in Malaysia, emphasizing the need for stronger critical thinking among citizens. With 97.4% of the population online by 2024, the rapid spread of misinformation through social media poses a serious threat to public opinion. Current efforts, such as reactive measures by government agencies, are insufficient, while a proactive approach centered on education and critical thinking is essential. The article calls for a comprehensive national strategy to integrate information literacy into education and raise awareness of critical thinking in the digital age. Ultimately, it argues that true independence, Merdeka, cannot be achieved without independent thinking and the ability to evaluate information critically.

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Sep 2, 2025
Merdeka and Misinformation: Did we skip a step?
The article discusses the critical issue of inadequate information literacy in Malaysia, emphasizing the need for stronger critical thinking among citizens. With 97.4% of the population online by 2024, the rapid spread of misinformation through social media poses a serious threat to public opinion. Current efforts, such as reactive measures by government agencies, are insufficient, while a proactive approach centered on education and critical thinking is essential. The article calls for a comprehensive national strategy to integrate information literacy into education and raise awareness of critical thinking in the digital age. Ultimately, it argues that true independence, Merdeka, cannot be achieved without independent thinking and the ability to evaluate information critically.

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Sep 1, 2025
Graduate Career Tracking Survey (GCTS)
The Graduate Career Tracking Survey (GCTS) is a joint collaborative research effort between KRI and MOHE conducted between May and July 2023.

OP-ED
Sep 1, 2025
Graduate Career Tracking Survey (GCTS)
The Graduate Career Tracking Survey (GCTS) is a joint collaborative research effort between KRI and MOHE conducted between May and July 2023.

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Aug 28, 2025
Trump’s ‘Shock and Awe’ Tariffs
Donald Trump has seized world attention by arbitrarily imposing sweeping tariffs on the rest of us. His message: America First, and he will make America great again (MAGA) at everyone else’s expense.

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Aug 28, 2025
Trump’s ‘Shock and Awe’ Tariffs
Donald Trump has seized world attention by arbitrarily imposing sweeping tariffs on the rest of us. His message: America First, and he will make America great again (MAGA) at everyone else’s expense.
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The State of Households
Digital Transformation
Demography
Digital Divide
Digital & Gig Economy
AI, Automation & Work
SME Tech Adoption
Digital Infrastructure & Access
Aquaculture
Agro-industrial Crops Management
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Labour Trends & Youth Employment
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Tan Yun Wei
Khor Hui Min
Samuel Paul Goldston
Sandhaya Karunagaran
Aiman Fariz Zaqwan Akmal Hizam
Khairol Eimannajwan Khairol Edwan
Ikhwan Bin Mohd Nizam
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 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
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Mar 27, 2023
Digitalised Health Records: Does Malaysia Need It?


OP-ED
Mar 27, 2023
Digitalised Health Records: Does Malaysia Need It?
Health, Nutrition & Public Health
Ilyana Mukhriz
Mar 27, 2023
Mar 27, 2023
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Working Papers
Mar 20, 2023
The Returns to Malaysian Labour – Part I: Wage growth and inequality from 1995 to 2019


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Mar 20, 2023
The Returns to Malaysian Labour – Part I: Wage growth and inequality from 1995 to 2019
Wages & Gig Work
Nithiyananthan Muthusamy
Mar 20, 2023
Mar 20, 2023
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Reports
Mar 15, 2023
Kesejahteraan Kediaman Golongan Miskin Bandar: Kajian Program Perumahan Rakyat (PPR)


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Mar 15, 2023
Kesejahteraan Kediaman Golongan Miskin Bandar: Kajian Program Perumahan Rakyat (PPR)
Housing Affordability & Rental Market
Dr Suraya Ismail
Mar 15, 2023
Mar 15, 2023
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Mar 15, 2023
Decent Shelter For The Urban Poor: A Study of Program Perumahan Rakyat (PPR)


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Mar 15, 2023
Decent Shelter For The Urban Poor: A Study of Program Perumahan Rakyat (PPR)
Infrastructure Access
Society
Housing Affordability & Rental Market
Ageing, Fertility & Demographics
Dr Suraya Ismail
Mar 15, 2023
Mar 15, 2023
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Mar 10, 2023
Perumahan Sosial dalam Agenda Perumahan: Keperluan untuk definisi dan takrifan tepat


OP-ED
Mar 10, 2023
Perumahan Sosial dalam Agenda Perumahan: Keperluan untuk definisi dan takrifan tepat
Social Protection
Nur Sofea Hasmira Azahar
Mar 10, 2023
Mar 10, 2023
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Mar 8, 2023
Malaysia’s gender gap in STEM education and employment


OP-ED
Mar 8, 2023
Malaysia’s gender gap in STEM education and employment
Gender Inclusion
Rachel Gong
Mar 8, 2023
Mar 8, 2023
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Mar 6, 2023
Addressing Data-centred Rights: Protecting Our Digital Doubles


OP-ED
Mar 6, 2023
Addressing Data-centred Rights: Protecting Our Digital Doubles
Society
Jun-E Tan
Mar 6, 2023
Mar 6, 2023
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Working Papers
Mar 3, 2023
The Internship Experience and its Returns: Effects on Young Bachelors’ Employability


OP-ED
Mar 3, 2023
The Internship Experience and its Returns: Effects on Young Bachelors’ Employability
Labour Trends & Youth Employment
Wan Amirah Wan Usamah
Mar 3, 2023
Mar 3, 2023
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Jan 20, 2023
Cabaran Pasaran Buruh dalam Kalangan Graduan Baharu

OP-ED
Jan 20, 2023
Cabaran Pasaran Buruh dalam Kalangan Graduan Baharu
Society
Dr Mohd Amirul Rafiq Abu Rahim
Jan 20, 2023
Jan 20, 2023
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HIGHLIGHT Of The Day
An individual with a monthly salary of RM3,687 is able to afford a unit in 45 out of the 420 housing projects from both apartment/condominium and serviced apartment types available for rent in Kuala Lumpur. Within the affordability range, rental prices span from RM700 to RM1,100, representing approximately 19% to 30% of the individual’s gross monthly income.

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December 12, 2025
A Quick Look at the KL Residential Rental Affordability Market
Many would have thought renting is a cheaper option than owning a house, especially in a big city like Kuala Lumpur. Drawing on the salary/wage data, this article argues that the cost of renting an apartment/condominium and a serviced apartment, which are likely the most available units for rent, is generally not affordable. An average-salaried individual in Kuala Lumpur is likely to face significant challenges in securing an affordable rental housing unit in the city.
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