Publications

This discussion paper is part of KRI’s research series on Gender and Care Work. It examines women’s economic empowerment in Malaysia through two key objectives: first, exploring the circumstances of women outside the labour force, particularly housewives; and second, reviewing current policies and narratives on women’s economic empowerment to identify priority areas and policy gaps.

Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions have risen over the last two centuries, with current and accumulated emissions per capita from rich nations greatly exceeding those of the Global South.

The KRI views traces the evolution of humanity’s understanding, beginning with early narrations such as Indra’s Net and progressing through Newton’s laws and Einstein’s theory of general relativity. It highlights how each model reflects not only scientific observation but also the imaginative thinking to make sense of these observations.

The article discusses the critical issue of inadequate information literacy in Malaysia, emphasizing the need for stronger critical thinking among citizens. With 97.4% of the population online by 2024, the rapid spread of misinformation through social media poses a serious threat to public opinion. Current efforts, such as reactive measures by government agencies, are insufficient, while a proactive approach centered on education and critical thinking is essential. The article calls for a comprehensive national strategy to integrate information literacy into education and raise awareness of critical thinking in the digital age. Ultimately, it argues that true independence, Merdeka, cannot be achieved without independent thinking and the ability to evaluate information critically.

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