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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.

OP-ED
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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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
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Income, & Consumption
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Gender Inclusion
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Wages & Gig Work
Labour Trends & Youth Employment
Taxation
Public Finance & Fiscal Reform
Regional Development
Productivity & Industrial Development
International Trade
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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Jun 18, 2019
A Rising Tide Lifts All Boats? Intergenerational Social Mobility in Malaysia
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OP-ED
Jun 18, 2019
A Rising Tide Lifts All Boats? Intergenerational Social Mobility in Malaysia
Economic Growth & Structure
Society
Professor Emeritus Dr Jomo Kwame Sundaram
Jun 18, 2019
Jun 18, 2019
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Jun 13, 2019
A Statistical Snapshot of Youth Unemployment, 2011 to 2018

OP-ED
Jun 13, 2019
A Statistical Snapshot of Youth Unemployment, 2011 to 2018
Labour Trends & Youth Employment
Nur Thuraya Sazali
Jun 13, 2019
Jun 13, 2019
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Jun 11, 2019
The Absolute vs Relative Poverty Conundrum

OP-ED
Jun 11, 2019
The Absolute vs Relative Poverty Conundrum
Poverty & Social Mobility
Christopher Choong Weng Wai
Jun 11, 2019
Jun 11, 2019
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May 7, 2019
Soy: The King of Beans


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May 7, 2019
Soy: The King of Beans
Food Systems & Smallholders
Ahmad Ashraf Ahmad Shaharudin
May 7, 2019
May 7, 2019
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May 3, 2019
Pendidikan TVET: Pilihan Terakhir Belia Lepasan SPM?


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May 3, 2019
Pendidikan TVET: Pilihan Terakhir Belia Lepasan SPM?
AI, Automation & Work
Dr Mohd Amirul Rafiq Abu Rahim
May 3, 2019
May 3, 2019
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Reports
Apr 25, 2019
Rethinking Housing: Between State, Market and Society


OP-ED
Apr 25, 2019
Rethinking Housing: Between State, Market and Society
Society
SME Tech Adoption
Housing Affordability & Rental Market
Dr Suraya Ismail
Apr 25, 2019
Apr 25, 2019
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Apr 10, 2019
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Apr 10, 2019
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Dr Sarena Che Omar
Apr 10, 2019
Apr 10, 2019
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Apr 10, 2019
The Status of the Paddy and Rice Industry in Malaysia


OP-ED
Apr 10, 2019
The Status of the Paddy and Rice Industry in Malaysia
Agro-industrial Crops Management
Dr Sarena Che Omar
Apr 10, 2019
Apr 10, 2019
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Jan 29, 2019
Strengthening Our Institutions – the Next Mile in Malaysia’s Development Journey


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Jan 29, 2019
Strengthening Our Institutions – the Next Mile in Malaysia’s Development Journey
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Allen Ng
Jan 29, 2019
Jan 29, 2019
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