
Environment, Food & Climate Resilience
Addressing climate adaptation, food security, and environmental sustainability challenges while balancing development needs and ecological preservation in Malaysia.

Malaysia's rich biodiversity and natural resources face mounting pressures from climate change and development demands. Our research examines climate adaptation strategies for vulnerable coastal and highland communities, sustainable management of tropical forests and marine ecosystems, food security challenges amid changing weather patterns, and pathways to carbon neutrality by 2050.
As Malaysia balances economic growth with environmental stewardship, we analyze the transition to renewable energy while managing oil and gas dependencies, sustainable palm oil and agricultural practices, circular economy implementation in urban and industrial sectors, water security and flood management systems, and mechanisms for protecting indigenous land rights while pursuing conservation goals across diverse ecosystems from rainforests to coral reefs.
As Malaysia balances economic growth with environmental stewardship, we analyze the transition to renewable energy while managing oil and gas dependencies, sustainable palm oil and agricultural practices, circular economy implementation in urban and industrial sectors, water security and flood management systems, and mechanisms for protecting indigenous land rights while pursuing conservation goals across diverse ecosystems from rainforests to coral reefs.
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Mar 10, 2026
Ominous Clouds on the Horizon
The article argues a U.S.–Israel attack on Iran sparked regional conflict, disrupted energy flows, raised oil prices, and risks global inflation similar to the 1973 oil crisis.

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Mar 10, 2026
Ominous Clouds on the Horizon
The article argues a U.S.–Israel attack on Iran sparked regional conflict, disrupted energy flows, raised oil prices, and risks global inflation similar to the 1973 oil crisis.

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May 2, 2025
Fish, Farms and Frontiers: What Malaysia’s Aquaculture Sector Can Learn from ASEAN Best Practices
Can Malaysia strengthen its aquaculture sector by learning from ASEAN neighbours? This article explores best practices in the region and their relevance for Malaysia.

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May 2, 2025
Fish, Farms and Frontiers: What Malaysia’s Aquaculture Sector Can Learn from ASEAN Best Practices
Can Malaysia strengthen its aquaculture sector by learning from ASEAN neighbours? This article explores best practices in the region and their relevance for Malaysia.
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Aquaculture
Agro-industrial Crops Management
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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
Amirah 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
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Keelea Shaye Linsuau Soh
Hui San Chiam
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Daniel Filippi
Azlin Natasha Mohd Ghazali
Balqis Athirah Azhar
Dr Sarena Che Omar
Aqeel Khaldun (University of St Andrews)
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Nurul Farhana Abdul Shukor
Nur Thuraya Sazali
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Mar 10, 2026
Ominous Clouds on the Horizon


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Mar 10, 2026
Ominous Clouds on the Horizon
Energy Transition & Just Transition
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Dr Nungsari Ahmad Radhi
Mar 10, 2026
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May 2, 2025
Fish, Farms and Frontiers: What Malaysia’s Aquaculture Sector Can Learn from ASEAN Best Practices


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May 2, 2025
Fish, Farms and Frontiers: What Malaysia’s Aquaculture Sector Can Learn from ASEAN Best Practices
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Nik Syafiah Anis Nik Sharifulden
May 2, 2025
May 2, 2025
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Mar 18, 2025
Do Food Prices Rise During Ramadan?
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Mar 18, 2025
Do Food Prices Rise During Ramadan?
Food Systems & Smallholders
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Mar 13, 2025
From Home Cooking to Eating Out – Part II: Potential Cost-of-living and Health Trade-offs
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Mar 13, 2025
From Home Cooking to Eating Out – Part II: Potential Cost-of-living and Health Trade-offs
Food Systems & Smallholders
Agro-industrial Crops Management
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Health, Nutrition & Public Health
Dr Teoh Ai Ni
Mar 13, 2025
Mar 13, 2025
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Jan 27, 2025
Hawkers and Hawking Space in Malaysia: A Case Study


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Jan 27, 2025
Hawkers and Hawking Space in Malaysia: A Case Study
Economic Growth & Structure
Society
Demography
Food Systems & Smallholders
Housing Affordability & Rental Market
Dr Mohd Amirul Rafiq Abu Rahim
Jan 27, 2025
Jan 27, 2025
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Dec 23, 2024
From Floods to Markets: Understanding the Ripple Effect of Weather Variability on Food Prices


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Dec 23, 2024
From Floods to Markets: Understanding the Ripple Effect of Weather Variability on Food Prices
Climate Change & Resilience
Nik Syafiah Anis Nik Sharifulden
Dec 23, 2024
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Dec 20, 2024
The EU’s Competitiveness Crisis and the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism


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Dec 20, 2024
The EU’s Competitiveness Crisis and the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism
Climate Change & Resilience
Yin Shao Loong
Dec 20, 2024
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Dec 12, 2024
Climate Finance Controversy: No deal better than a bad deal?


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Dec 12, 2024
Climate Finance Controversy: No deal better than a bad deal?
Climate Change & Resilience
Yin Shao Loong
Dec 12, 2024
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Dec 4, 2024
The Forgotten Importance of Research and Development for Agriculture and Food Security


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Dec 4, 2024
The Forgotten Importance of Research and Development for Agriculture and Food Security
Food Systems & Smallholders
Nik Syafiah Anis Nik Sharifulden
Dec 4, 2024
Dec 4, 2024
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An individual with a monthly salary of RM3,6875 is able to afford a unit in 45 out of the 420 housing projects from both apartment/condominium and serviced apartment types available for rent in Kuala Lumpur. Within the affordability range, rental prices span from RM700 to RM1,100, representing approximately 19% to 30% of the individual’s gross monthly income.

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December 12, 2025
A Quick Look at the KL Residential Rental Affordability Market
Many would have thought renting is a cheaper option than owning a house, especially in a big city like Kuala Lumpur. Drawing on the salary/wage data, this article argues that the cost of renting an apartment/condominium and a serviced apartment, which are likely the most available units for rent, is generally not affordable. An average-salaried individual in Kuala Lumpur is likely to face significant challenges in securing an affordable rental housing unit in the city.
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