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Jun 25, 2026
How the Strait of Hormuz Holds Malaysia’s Crude Oil Supply in Its Grip
Malaysia produces oil. Yet more than half of its crude comes from Gulf states whose exports must pass through the Strait of Hormuz. Asian economies depend on the Strait far more than European and American economies.
OP-ED
Jun 25, 2026
How the Strait of Hormuz Holds Malaysia’s Crude Oil Supply in Its Grip
Malaysia produces oil. Yet more than half of its crude comes from Gulf states whose exports must pass through the Strait of Hormuz. Asian economies depend on the Strait far more than European and American economies.
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Jun 24, 2026
AI and the Future of Work: Worker Rights in the Sharing Economy
As AI becomes more common in the sharing economy, this paper looks at its impact on workers and discusses ways to improve their rights, protection, and career opportunities.
OP-ED
Jun 24, 2026
AI and the Future of Work: Worker Rights in the Sharing Economy
As AI becomes more common in the sharing economy, this paper looks at its impact on workers and discusses ways to improve their rights, protection, and career opportunities.
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Jun 24, 2026
Turning Turbulence into Opportunity: How Malaysia Can Thrive in an Age of Uncertainty
Past energy crises affected Malaysia and highlights lessons for today’s uncertainties. Long-term policies can strengthen resilience, improve livelihoods, and support sustainable national development.
OP-ED
Jun 24, 2026
Turning Turbulence into Opportunity: How Malaysia Can Thrive in an Age of Uncertainty
Past energy crises affected Malaysia and highlights lessons for today’s uncertainties. Long-term policies can strengthen resilience, improve livelihoods, and support sustainable national development.
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Jun 18, 2026
Cabaran Kediaman Vertikal Menangani Krisis Tenaga: Tiga Titik Buta Sektor Perumahan Malaysia
Kediaman bertingkat tinggi menghadapi cabaran krisis tenaga akibat reka bentuk tidak cekap, kos operasi meningkat dan kekangan transisi hijau.
OP-ED
Jun 18, 2026
Cabaran Kediaman Vertikal Menangani Krisis Tenaga: Tiga Titik Buta Sektor Perumahan Malaysia
Kediaman bertingkat tinggi menghadapi cabaran krisis tenaga akibat reka bentuk tidak cekap, kos operasi meningkat dan kekangan transisi hijau.
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Jun 3, 2026
From the Outside In: US-Iran Geopolitics and Malaysia’s Energy Vulnerability
The US-Iran war triggered a global energy crisis and why Malaysia remains vulnerable. It argues that decades of policy choices have increased exposure to external shocks.
OP-ED
Jun 3, 2026
From the Outside In: US-Iran Geopolitics and Malaysia’s Energy Vulnerability
The US-Iran war triggered a global energy crisis and why Malaysia remains vulnerable. It argues that decades of policy choices have increased exposure to external shocks.
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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
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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
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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Working Papers
Mar 17, 2022
What makes your neighbourhood ‘better’? Socio-economic variabilities of Greater Kuala Lumpur neighbourhoods
OP-ED
Mar 17, 2022
What makes your neighbourhood ‘better’? Socio-economic variabilities of Greater Kuala Lumpur neighbourhoods
Regional Development
Gregory Ho Wai Son
Mar 17, 2022
Mar 17, 2022
Working Papers
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Feb 28, 2022
Different Policy Priorities for Different Data Types
OP-ED
Feb 28, 2022
Different Policy Priorities for Different Data Types
AI, Automation & Work
Rachel Gong
Feb 28, 2022
Feb 28, 2022
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Working Papers
Feb 11, 2022
Living Next to Poor Housing: A Regression Analysis of Greater Kuala Lumpur
OP-ED
Feb 11, 2022
Living Next to Poor Housing: A Regression Analysis of Greater Kuala Lumpur
Housing Affordability & Rental Market
Gregory Ho Wai Son
Feb 11, 2022
Feb 11, 2022
Working Papers
Views
Feb 7, 2022
Exploring the Potential of Time Banks in an Ageing Malaysia
OP-ED
Feb 7, 2022
Exploring the Potential of Time Banks in an Ageing Malaysia
Social Protection
Nithiyananthan Muthusamy
Feb 7, 2022
Feb 7, 2022
Views
Views
Dec 22, 2021
Psychological Vulnerabilities and its Relationship to Food During the Pandemic
OP-ED
Dec 22, 2021
Psychological Vulnerabilities and its Relationship to Food During the Pandemic
Health, Nutrition & Public Health
Isabelle Koh Yue Sze
Dec 22, 2021
Dec 22, 2021
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Discussion Papers
Dec 15, 2021
Health and Social Protection: Continuing Universal Health Coverage
OP-ED
Dec 15, 2021
Health and Social Protection: Continuing Universal Health Coverage
Digital Divide
Nazihah Muhamad Noor
Dec 15, 2021
Dec 15, 2021
Discussion Papers
Views
Nov 18, 2021
10 sebab Malaysia perlu laksana Manfaat Kanak-Kanak Sejagat
OP-ED
Nov 18, 2021
10 sebab Malaysia perlu laksana Manfaat Kanak-Kanak Sejagat
Social Protection
Puteri Marjan Megat Muzafar
Nov 18, 2021
Nov 18, 2021
Views
Views
Oct 15, 2021
Households and the Economy: Economic Anthropology Perspectives
OP-ED
Oct 15, 2021
Households and the Economy: Economic Anthropology Perspectives
Income, & Consumption
Christopher Choong Weng Wai
Oct 15, 2021
Oct 15, 2021
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Reports
Sep 23, 2021
Building Resilience: Towards Inclusive Social Protection in Malaysia
OP-ED
Sep 23, 2021
Building Resilience: Towards Inclusive Social Protection in Malaysia
Income, & Consumption
Social Protection
Hawati Abdul Hamid
Sep 23, 2021
Sep 23, 2021
Reports
Quote Of The Day
The shift toward sustainable and localized food systems is not only an environmental necessity but also an economic opportunity for communities.
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Discussion Papers
May 28, 2026
The Geoeconomics of Food Dependencies in Malaysia/Southeast Asia
This discussion paper constructs a longer historical arc (than the war in Iran) to examine Malaysia/Southeast Asia’s food dependencies within the geoeconomic rivalry of the US and China. It highlights the need for stronger local production without falling into food isolationism, supported by existing ASEAN cooperation mechanisms.
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