Health, Nutrition & Public Health
Examining healthcare systems, nutrition outcomes, and public health challenges in Malaysia
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Jul 1, 2026
Street food in Malaysia, Part II: Food Safety Governance and Operational Realities
Street food sustains life but faces safety risks from infrastructure gaps, weak enforcement, requiring practical vendor support and stronger systems.
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Jul 1, 2026
Street food in Malaysia, Part II: Food Safety Governance and Operational Realities
Street food sustains life but faces safety risks from infrastructure gaps, weak enforcement, requiring practical vendor support and stronger systems.
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Jun 30, 2026
Street food in Malaysia, Part I: Nutritional Concerns and Policy Considerations
Street food in Malaysia plays an important role in food security culture and economy but raises nutritional concerns due to high fat sugar and salt content and limited policy monitoring
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Jun 30, 2026
Street food in Malaysia, Part I: Nutritional Concerns and Policy Considerations
Street food in Malaysia plays an important role in food security culture and economy but raises nutritional concerns due to high fat sugar and salt content and limited policy monitoring
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Dec 12, 2025
Banning Social Media: Can It Fix Our Children’s Diet?
This article examines whether banning social media for children under 16 could help address Malaysia’s childhood obesity issues.
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Dec 12, 2025
Banning Social Media: Can It Fix Our Children’s Diet?
This article examines whether banning social media for children under 16 could help address Malaysia’s childhood obesity issues.
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Jul 8, 2025
Beyond the SST: Rethinking Malaysia’s Fruit Supply Strategy
The SST expansion to imported fruits has sparked public debate, but there are broader issues with Malaysia’s fruit production, supply, and consumption. This article explores these challenges and why imports remain essential for food security and health.
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Jul 8, 2025
Beyond the SST: Rethinking Malaysia’s Fruit Supply Strategy
The SST expansion to imported fruits has sparked public debate, but there are broader issues with Malaysia’s fruit production, supply, and consumption. This article explores these challenges and why imports remain essential for food security and health.
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Bor Neng Quan
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
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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
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Nicholas Khaw
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Dr Diana Abdul Wahab
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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
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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
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Oct 8, 2018
Malaysia’s Trade Governance at a Crossroads
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Oct 8, 2018
Malaysia’s Trade Governance at a Crossroads
Health, Nutrition & Public Health
International Trade
Pierre Sauvé
Oct 8, 2018
Oct 8, 2018
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Oct 1, 2018
Structure of the Malaysian Economy: An Input-Output Analysis
OP-ED
Oct 1, 2018
Structure of the Malaysian Economy: An Input-Output Analysis
Health, Nutrition & Public Health
Dr Mohd Yusof Saari
Oct 1, 2018
Oct 1, 2018
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Mar 19, 2018
Tobacco Control: Curbing the Craving
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Mar 19, 2018
Tobacco Control: Curbing the Craving
Health, Nutrition & Public Health
Nazihah Muhamad Noor
Mar 19, 2018
Mar 19, 2018
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Oct 28, 2016
Climbing the Ladder: Socio-economic Mobility in Malaysia
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Oct 28, 2016
Climbing the Ladder: Socio-economic Mobility in Malaysia
Health, Nutrition & Public Health
Khazanah Research Institute
Oct 28, 2016
Oct 28, 2016
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Working Papers
Jun 27, 2016
Traditional Health Supplements in Malaysia
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Jun 27, 2016
Traditional Health Supplements in Malaysia
Health, Nutrition & Public Health
Yap Gin Bee
Jun 27, 2016
Jun 27, 2016
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Oct 31, 2015
Why Trade Matters: Part One
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Oct 31, 2015
Why Trade Matters: Part One
Health, Nutrition & Public Health
Khazanah Research Institute
Oct 31, 2015
Oct 31, 2015
Reports
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Nov 17, 2014
The State of Households 2014
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Nov 17, 2014
The State of Households 2014
Health, Nutrition & Public Health
The State of Households
Dr Suraya Ismail
Nov 17, 2014
Nov 17, 2014
Reports
Book
Why Trade Matters: Trade Issues in Non-communicable Diseases, Essential Medicines and Education
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Why Trade Matters: Trade Issues in Non-communicable Diseases, Essential Medicines and Education
International Trade
Health, Nutrition & Public Health
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HIGHLIGHT Of The Day
Some individuals seek mental health support from their AI companions, and it is more likely for an individual to engage an AI companion during times of emotional vulnerability or mental fragility, for example when experiencing work stress, job loss, or relationship turmoil4
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December 3, 2025
AI Companionship I: Psychological Impacts
AI companions are generative AI models that emulate empathy and emotional support. In this article, we explore the psychological impacts of AI companionship.
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