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May 29, 2026
The Intimate Enmity: Iran and the West - An examination of the causes and consequences of the US-Israeli war on Iran
This paper explores the roots of the US-Israeli conflict with Iran. It covers the impact on global energy and supply chains while examining how war, sanctions, and regional tensions continue to destabilise the Middle East.
OP-ED
May 29, 2026
The Intimate Enmity: Iran and the West - An examination of the causes and consequences of the US-Israeli war on Iran
This paper explores the roots of the US-Israeli conflict with Iran. It covers the impact on global energy and supply chains while examining how war, sanctions, and regional tensions continue to destabilise the Middle East.
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Discussion Papers
May 28, 2026
The Geoeconomics of Food Dependencies in Malaysia/Southeast Asia
This discussion paper constructs a longer historical arc (than the war in Iran) to examine Malaysia/Southeast Asia’s food dependencies within the geoeconomic rivalry of the US and China. It highlights the need for stronger local production without falling into food isolationism, supported by existing ASEAN cooperation mechanisms.
OP-ED
May 28, 2026
The Geoeconomics of Food Dependencies in Malaysia/Southeast Asia
This discussion paper constructs a longer historical arc (than the war in Iran) to examine Malaysia/Southeast Asia’s food dependencies within the geoeconomic rivalry of the US and China. It highlights the need for stronger local production without falling into food isolationism, supported by existing ASEAN cooperation mechanisms.
Working Papers
May 25, 2026
NEXUS Survey Preliminary Findings: Vulnerabilities and Needs within the Night Market Ecosystem
Malaysia’s night market ecosystem faces persistent vulnerabilities, with low social protection uptake, rising economic pressures, and shifting consumer trends.
OP-ED
May 25, 2026
NEXUS Survey Preliminary Findings: Vulnerabilities and Needs within the Night Market Ecosystem
Malaysia’s night market ecosystem faces persistent vulnerabilities, with low social protection uptake, rising economic pressures, and shifting consumer trends.
Discussion Papers
May 24, 2026
From Survival to Scale: Digital Empowerment for Malaysia's Micro and Small Enterprises
Digital empowerment can help Malaysia’s micro and small enterprises (MSMEs) move from survival to sustainable growth. The paper analyses adoption gaps, productivity constraints, and structural barriers, while assessing how digital tools and supportive policies enable scaling, improve competitiveness, and strengthen long-term economic resilience across the sector effectively overall.
OP-ED
May 24, 2026
From Survival to Scale: Digital Empowerment for Malaysia's Micro and Small Enterprises
Digital empowerment can help Malaysia’s micro and small enterprises (MSMEs) move from survival to sustainable growth. The paper analyses adoption gaps, productivity constraints, and structural barriers, while assessing how digital tools and supportive policies enable scaling, improve competitiveness, and strengthen long-term economic resilience across the sector effectively overall.
Views
May 15, 2026
Possible Losses From Lowering The School Entry Age
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.
OP-ED
May 15, 2026
Possible Losses From Lowering The School Entry Age
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.
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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
Water, Waste & Resource
Energy Transition & Just Transition
Climate Change & Resilience
Food Systems & Smallholders
Housing Affordability & Rental Market
Infrastructure Access
Public Transport & Connectivity
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Housing Affordability
Financialisation & Indebtedness
Poverty & Social Mobility
Education
Health, Nutrition & Public Health
Ageing, Fertility & Demographics
Income, & Consumption
Society
Gender Inclusion
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Care & Domestic Work
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Labour Trends & Youth Employment
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Public Finance & Fiscal Reform
Regional Development
Productivity & Industrial Development
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Economic Growth & Structure
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
Ayesha Ashraf Khan
Junianto James Losari
Eleanor Wikstrom
Dr Roza Hazli Zakaria
Stephanie Hsu
Tan Hui Hui
Kelvin Ling Shyan Seng
Khairin Ilaina Mohamed Amin
Govind Nirav Rao
C. Hari S. Shankar
Afifah Ahmad
Elisabeth Chan Wen Yi
Nurrdinan Serena Amer Sharaffudin
Nurhanina Zaharin
Dr Amirah 'Aisha Badrul Hisham
Nur Hannani Abd Ghafar
Tehleel Nazir
Yee Suet Ee
Balqis Athirah Azhar
Shukri Mohamed Khairi
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
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Discussion Papers
Sep 10, 2025
Interwoven Pathways: The Care and Career Conundrum in Women’s Empowerment
OP-ED
Sep 10, 2025
Interwoven Pathways: The Care and Career Conundrum in Women’s Empowerment
Gender Inclusion
Labour Trends & Youth Employment
Poverty & Social Mobility
Demography
Puteri Marjan Megat Muzafar
Sep 10, 2025
Sep 10, 2025
Discussion Papers
Views
Sep 9, 2025
North Worsens Tropical Catastrophe
OP-ED
Sep 9, 2025
North Worsens Tropical Catastrophe
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Professor Emeritus Dr Jomo Kwame Sundaram
Sep 9, 2025
Sep 9, 2025
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Views
Sep 4, 2025
Build Me a Model: The Power of Imagination
OP-ED
Sep 4, 2025
Build Me a Model: The Power of Imagination
Education
Dr Yunus Yasin
Sep 4, 2025
Sep 4, 2025
Views
Views
Sep 2, 2025
Merdeka and Misinformation: Did we skip a step?
OP-ED
Sep 2, 2025
Merdeka and Misinformation: Did we skip a step?
Digital Infrastructure & Access
Syafa Sakinah Mustaffa
Sep 2, 2025
Sep 2, 2025
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Data Sets
Sep 1, 2025
Graduate Career Tracking Survey (GCTS)
OP-ED
Sep 1, 2025
Graduate Career Tracking Survey (GCTS)
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Khazanah Research Institute
Sep 1, 2025
Sep 1, 2025
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Views
Aug 28, 2025
Trump’s ‘Shock and Awe’ Tariffs
OP-ED
Aug 28, 2025
Trump’s ‘Shock and Awe’ Tariffs
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Professor Emeritus Dr Jomo Kwame Sundaram
Aug 28, 2025
Aug 28, 2025
Views
Views
Aug 27, 2025
Sell-then-Build: Shift the risks, coffer the profits
OP-ED
Aug 27, 2025
Sell-then-Build: Shift the risks, coffer the profits
Housing Affordability & Rental Market
Dr Nur Fareza Mustapha
Aug 27, 2025
Aug 27, 2025
Views
Views
Aug 26, 2025
A New Non-Alignment for the Global South
OP-ED
Aug 26, 2025
A New Non-Alignment for the Global South
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Aug 26, 2025
Aug 26, 2025
Views
Views
Aug 12, 2025
Inequality Worsens Planetary Heating
OP-ED
Aug 12, 2025
Inequality Worsens Planetary Heating
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Professor Emeritus Dr Jomo Kwame Sundaram
Aug 12, 2025
Aug 12, 2025
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