Technology, Digitalisation & Future Proofing
Examining digital transformation, emerging technologies, and innovation ecosystems to position Malaysia as a competitive knowledge economy in Southeast Asia.
Malaysia's digital economy ambitions require comprehensive understanding of technological disruption and its implications for society. Our research analyses how digital transformation impacts traditional industries, the development of local tech talent and innovation capacity, cybersecurity challenges in an interconnected region, and the ethical governance of emerging technologies like AI and blockchain.
As Malaysia pursues its MyDIGITAL blueprint and positions itself as a regional tech hub, we examine digital inclusion across urban-rural divides, the role of government in fostering innovation ecosystems, data sovereignty and privacy concerns, and strategies for building resilient digital infrastructure that serves all Malaysians while maintaining competitiveness in ASEAN.
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Jul 9, 2026
Malaysia’s Digital Resilience in Times of Crisis
Malaysia’s critical sectors are increasingly digitalised and dependent on global digital infrastructure, vulnerable to shocks and crises beyond our borders.
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Jul 9, 2026
Malaysia’s Digital Resilience in Times of Crisis
Malaysia’s critical sectors are increasingly digitalised and dependent on global digital infrastructure, vulnerable to shocks and crises beyond our borders.
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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.
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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.
Working Papers
May 25, 2026
NEXUS Survey Preliminary Findings: Vulnerabilities and Needs within the Night Market Ecosystem
Malaysia’s night market ecosystem faces persistent vulnerabilities, with low social protection uptake, rising economic pressures, and shifting consumer trends.
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May 25, 2026
NEXUS Survey Preliminary Findings: Vulnerabilities and Needs within the Night Market Ecosystem
Malaysia’s night market ecosystem faces persistent vulnerabilities, with low social protection uptake, rising economic pressures, and shifting consumer trends.
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May 24, 2026
From Survival to Scale: Digital Empowerment for Malaysia's Micro and Small Enterprises
Digital empowerment can help Malaysia’s micro and small enterprises (MSMEs) move from survival to sustainable growth. The paper analyses adoption gaps, productivity constraints, and structural barriers, while assessing how digital tools and supportive policies enable scaling, improve competitiveness, and strengthen long-term economic resilience across the sector effectively overall.
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May 24, 2026
From Survival to Scale: Digital Empowerment for Malaysia's Micro and Small Enterprises
Digital empowerment can help Malaysia’s micro and small enterprises (MSMEs) move from survival to sustainable growth. The paper analyses adoption gaps, productivity constraints, and structural barriers, while assessing how digital tools and supportive policies enable scaling, improve competitiveness, and strengthen long-term economic resilience across the sector effectively overall.
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Oct 29, 2025
AI Slop I: Pollution in Our Communication Environment
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Sep 2, 2025
Merdeka and Misinformation: Did we skip a step?
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Apr 15, 2025
Bridging Borders II: Innovative Regulatory Frameworks Enable Fintech Advances
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Apr 14, 2025
Bridging Borders I: Malaysia’s Digital Payments Growth
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Apr 14, 2025
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Rachel Gong
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Feb 26, 2025
What AI Risks Concern Malaysia?
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Jan 28, 2025
AI Governance in Malaysia: Risks, Challenges and Pathways Forward
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Dec 31, 2024
Cybersecurity Risks of AI
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Dec 18, 2024
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What Household Connectivity Gaps Mean for a Digital Future
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