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May 6, 2026
Rethinking Insurance in an Era of Climate Change
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.
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May 6, 2026
Rethinking Insurance in an Era of Climate Change
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.

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May 6, 2026
Challenges and Opportunities in Accessing International Climate Funds for Malaysia
The paper explains Malaysia’s climate finance needs. It outlines global funds and key barriers to access, while showing why system improvements are necessary.

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May 6, 2026
Challenges and Opportunities in Accessing International Climate Funds for Malaysia
The paper explains Malaysia’s climate finance needs. It outlines global funds and key barriers to access, while showing why system improvements are necessary.

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May 5, 2026
Beyond the Pump: How Malaysia Can Weather Oil Price Spikes
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.

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May 5, 2026
Beyond the Pump: How Malaysia Can Weather Oil Price Spikes
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.
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Apr 27, 2026
Never a Strait path: Global Energy Shocks and National Opportunities
This article examines how global energy shocks, particularly disruptions like the Straits of Hormuz blockade, affect Malaysia’s economy.
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Apr 27, 2026
Never a Strait path: Global Energy Shocks and National Opportunities
This article examines how global energy shocks, particularly disruptions like the Straits of Hormuz blockade, affect Malaysia’s economy.

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Apr 7, 2026
Lindungi Pembeli Rumah dalam Mendepani Kesan Ketidakstabilan Global
Ketidaktentuan global kini menekan industri pembinaan melalui kenaikan kos dan gangguan bekalan. Namun, dalam sistem perumahan Malaysia, tekanan ini akhirnya ditanggung oleh pembeli rumah, khususnya bagi projek yang masih dalam pembinaan. Realiti ini bukan sekadar cabaran ekonomi semasa, tetapi mencerminkan kelemahan struktur yang memindahkan risiko kepada pembeli. Artikel ini mengupas bagaimana pembeli rumah menjadi pihak paling terkesan serta keperluan intervensi dasar untuk melindungi mereka.

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Apr 7, 2026
Lindungi Pembeli Rumah dalam Mendepani Kesan Ketidakstabilan Global
Ketidaktentuan global kini menekan industri pembinaan melalui kenaikan kos dan gangguan bekalan. Namun, dalam sistem perumahan Malaysia, tekanan ini akhirnya ditanggung oleh pembeli rumah, khususnya bagi projek yang masih dalam pembinaan. Realiti ini bukan sekadar cabaran ekonomi semasa, tetapi mencerminkan kelemahan struktur yang memindahkan risiko kepada pembeli. Artikel ini mengupas bagaimana pembeli rumah menjadi pihak paling terkesan serta keperluan intervensi dasar untuk melindungi mereka.
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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
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Nov 20, 2024
What Climate Change Can Mean for Our Children’s Health

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Nov 20, 2024
What Climate Change Can Mean for Our Children’s Health
Health, Nutrition & Public Health
Wan Amirah Wan Usamah
Nov 20, 2024
Nov 20, 2024
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Nov 19, 2024
Arteri Kota: Kepentingan dan Cabaran Sistem Pengangkutan Awam Lembah Klang


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Nov 19, 2024
Arteri Kota: Kepentingan dan Cabaran Sistem Pengangkutan Awam Lembah Klang
AI, Automation & Work
Muhammad Nazhan Kamaruzuki
Nov 19, 2024
Nov 19, 2024
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Nov 18, 2024
Navigating Public Health in a Hotter Malaysia


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Nov 18, 2024
Navigating Public Health in a Hotter Malaysia
Health, Nutrition & Public Health
Wan Amirah Wan Usamah
Nov 18, 2024
Nov 18, 2024
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Nov 13, 2024
Bayaran Balik Pendidikan Tinggi: Antara Tanggungjawab Moral Peminjam dan Realiti Pasaran Buruh


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Nov 13, 2024
Bayaran Balik Pendidikan Tinggi: Antara Tanggungjawab Moral Peminjam dan Realiti Pasaran Buruh
Society
Dr Mohd Amirul Rafiq Abu Rahim
Nov 13, 2024
Nov 13, 2024
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Nov 12, 2024
Recognising and Rewarding Care Workers


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Nov 12, 2024
Recognising and Rewarding Care Workers
Care & Domestic Work
Hafiz Hafizi Suhaimi
Nov 12, 2024
Nov 12, 2024
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Nov 12, 2024
Care in Malaysia: Emerging Trends, Challenges and Opportunities


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Nov 12, 2024
Care in Malaysia: Emerging Trends, Challenges and Opportunities
Care & Domestic Work
Ilyana Mukhriz
Nov 12, 2024
Nov 12, 2024
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Nov 11, 2024
From Farm to Table: Understanding Food Safety Risks

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Nov 11, 2024
From Farm to Table: Understanding Food Safety Risks
Health, Nutrition & Public Health
Nik Syafiah Anis Nik Sharifulden
Nov 11, 2024
Nov 11, 2024
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Nov 8, 2024
Navigating the Geopolitics of the New Collective Quantified Goal on Climate Finance


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Nov 8, 2024
Navigating the Geopolitics of the New Collective Quantified Goal on Climate Finance
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Nurul Farhana Abdul Shukor
Nov 8, 2024
Nov 8, 2024
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Nov 5, 2024
Recognising the Environmental Drivers of Our Food Choices


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Nov 5, 2024
Recognising the Environmental Drivers of Our Food Choices
Health, Nutrition & Public Health
Teoh Ai Ni
Nov 5, 2024
Nov 5, 2024
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It is undeniable that local fruits can be as nutritious as the imported varieties, but there remain several challenges to bolster domestic fruit production. This means imported fruits will remain indispensable in supplementing our fruit supply to meet the population’s actual dietary needs.

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July 8, 2025
Beyond the SST: Rethinking Malaysia’s Fruit Supply Strategy
The SST expansion to imported fruits has sparked public debate, but there are broader issues with Malaysia’s fruit production, supply, and consumption. This article explores these challenges and why imports remain essential for food security and health.
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