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Mar 13, 2026
Trump Tariffs: The Tariff Rollercoaster Hasn’t Stopped
Trump Tariffs and the US policy tools that continue to shape the world economy.
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Mar 13, 2026
Trump Tariffs: The Tariff Rollercoaster Hasn’t Stopped
Trump Tariffs and the US policy tools that continue to shape the world economy.
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Dec 29, 2025
The End of the American Deficit: Navigating the New Era of American Protectionism (Part 2)
Part 2: Building a New Architecture Explores the financial fragility of a world without a US deficit, urging Malaysia to pivot toward regional industrial integration and financial self-insurance to survive.
OP-ED
Dec 29, 2025
The End of the American Deficit: Navigating the New Era of American Protectionism (Part 2)
Part 2: Building a New Architecture Explores the financial fragility of a world without a US deficit, urging Malaysia to pivot toward regional industrial integration and financial self-insurance to survive.
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Dec 29, 2025
The End of the American Deficit: Navigating the New Era of American Protectionism (Part 1)
Part 1: The Crisis of the Export-Led Model Analyzes how US tariffs and the ART dismantle Malaysia's export-led model, arguing that new constraints on autonomy trap the nation behind a balance of payments wall.
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Dec 29, 2025
The End of the American Deficit: Navigating the New Era of American Protectionism (Part 1)
Part 1: The Crisis of the Export-Led Model Analyzes how US tariffs and the ART dismantle Malaysia's export-led model, arguing that new constraints on autonomy trap the nation behind a balance of payments wall.
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Dec 11, 2025
Increasing Intra-ASEAN Trade (Part 2): The Developmental Strategy
Relying on foreign assembly is a middle-income trap. To reach high income, ASEAN states must nurture indigenous national champions that control the technology.
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Dec 11, 2025
Increasing Intra-ASEAN Trade (Part 2): The Developmental Strategy
Relying on foreign assembly is a middle-income trap. To reach high income, ASEAN states must nurture indigenous national champions that control the technology.
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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
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Nurul Farhana Abdul Shukor
Aidil Farhan Jasrie Arman Sany
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Siti Maisarah Zainurin
Ndongo Samba Sylla
Malini Elango
Aqeel Khaldun
Belinda Liew Ai Ching
Muhammad Khairulamri Muhammad
Nicholas Khaw
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Khazanah Research Institute
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Chakrin Utit
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Pierre Sauvé
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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
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Hui San Chiam
Goh Hao Yi
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Balqis Athirah Azhar
Dr Sarena Che Omar
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Aidil Iman Aidid
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Nur Thuraya Sazali
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Nov 14, 2025
Malaysia’s Trump Tariff Deal Part I – Tariffs and implications for Malaysia’s industrial policy
OP-ED
Nov 14, 2025
Malaysia’s Trump Tariff Deal Part I – Tariffs and implications for Malaysia’s industrial policy
International Trade
Economic Growth & Structure
Yin Shao Loong
Nov 14, 2025
Nov 14, 2025
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Nov 6, 2025
Stacked Against Malaysian Exporters: How Multiple US Tariffs Work and What the US Supreme Court Might Change
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Nov 6, 2025
Stacked Against Malaysian Exporters: How Multiple US Tariffs Work and What the US Supreme Court Might Change
Economic Growth & Structure
International Trade
Aidonna Jan Ayub
Nov 6, 2025
Nov 6, 2025
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Jul 4, 2025
Night Markets: A Bigger Role to Play in Tourism
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Jul 4, 2025
Night Markets: A Bigger Role to Play in Tourism
International Trade
Nur Sofea Hasmira Azahar
Jul 4, 2025
Jul 4, 2025
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Jun 6, 2025
Gendering Global Trade, Recentring Women’s Labour
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Jun 6, 2025
Gendering Global Trade, Recentring Women’s Labour
Gender Inclusion
International Trade
Dr Christopher Choong Weng Wai
Jun 6, 2025
Jun 6, 2025
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Apr 9, 2025
Trump’s Tariffs: Order Behind the Disorder
OP-ED
Apr 9, 2025
Trump’s Tariffs: Order Behind the Disorder
Economic Growth & Structure
International Trade
Dr Christopher Choong Weng Wai
Apr 9, 2025
Apr 9, 2025
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Dec 17, 2024
The Indispensable Role of Firms in Technological Innovation
OP-ED
Dec 17, 2024
The Indispensable Role of Firms in Technological Innovation
International Trade
Azfar Hanif Azizi
Dec 17, 2024
Dec 17, 2024
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Nov 4, 2024
Does social capital matter for student achievements?
OP-ED
Nov 4, 2024
Does social capital matter for student achievements?
International Trade
Nur Sofea Hasmira Azahar
Nov 4, 2024
Nov 4, 2024
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Discussion Papers
Dec 29, 2020
Modernising Foreign Investment Protection in Malaysia: International Investment Agreements
OP-ED
Dec 29, 2020
Modernising Foreign Investment Protection in Malaysia: International Investment Agreements
Health, Nutrition & Public Health
International Trade
Aidonna Jan Ayub
Dec 29, 2020
Dec 29, 2020
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Apr 30, 2020
Never Let a Good Crisis Go to Waste—Time to Reimagine Social Protection
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Apr 30, 2020
Never Let a Good Crisis Go to Waste—Time to Reimagine Social Protection
Public Finance & Fiscal Reform
International Trade
Nur Thuraya Sazali
Apr 30, 2020
Apr 30, 2020
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One paper draws on qualitative interviews with commuters to show how public transport is perceived as “functional enough to use, but fragile enough to be set aside.” The findings highlight how reliability, comfort, safety, and access shape daily decisions, particularly for commuters who have access to both cars and public transport.
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December 31, 2025
Greater Kuala Lumpur Mobilities Phase 1: Public Transport in Greater KL often works well enough to use, but fragile enough to be set aside
Public transport in Greater KL is often “good enough”, but easily set aside. GKLMOB Phase 1 examines the everyday frictions behind this fragility.
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