Publications

Why has wage growth been so underwhelming despite our low unemployment rate? Our labour market institutions, and their effect on worker power, might provide the missing link.

Given Malaysia’s rapid ageing and serious old-age income security adequacy, the recent EPF initiative should mark a step towards a broader reform of the retirement ecosystem.

Malaysia’s public healthcare system serves more than 70% of the country’s population. A nationwide digital health records system across facilities will be necessary to ensure Malaysia is able to continue providing efficient and effective healthcare. However, as with other public services, adoption of digital technologies brings both promise and pitfalls.

A decent job holds significance beyond its implications at the individual worker level but also on sustainable development.

MITI has proposed allowing foreign graduates to work in Malaysia temporarily, considering our E&E (Electricity & Electronics) graduate output is allegedly insufficient to meet demand. Researchers Amirul and Laven discuss the nuances of the foreign graduate employment issue.