Publications

Working from home is likely part of the ‘new normal’ due to Covid-19. But how common is working from home and is it a viable working arrangement for most workers?

School closure prevents children who rely on school feeding programmes to get free food. Compounded by economic pressures, many children may be forced to skip meals, compromising their health.

At the start of the Movement Control Order (MCO), we need a massive employment-retention strategy. As we move closer to post-MCO, this has to be complemented by a major labour reallocation strategy.

Would Malaysia import medical supplies for Covid-19? This paper assesses the importance of trade in medical supplies to countries such as Malaysia, and the extent of trade constraints on Malaysia’s imports.

The agriculture sector needs to be given attention during this crisis to ensure food security and to protect the welfare of the workers of this sector. How do the government-announced policies protect the agriculture sector so far?