Khazanah Research Institute

As the year draws to a close, we celebrate the achievements and connections that made it so special. Thank you for being part of our journey.    We at Khazanah Research Institute (KRI) wish you a joyful holiday season and a new year full of inspiration, growth, and shared success.   🎄 Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! 🎉   _______   Sempena penghujung tahun ini, kami di Institut Penyelidikan Khazanah (KRI) ingin mengucapkan setinggi-tinggi penghargaan kepada semua yang telah menjadi sebahagian daripada perjalanan kami sepanjang tahun ini. Setiap pencapaian dan hubungan yang terjalin telah menjadikan tahun ini begitu bermakna.   Semoga musim perayaan ini dipenuhi kegembiraan, dan tahun yang baharu membawa inspirasi, kemajuan, dan kejayaan bersama.   🎄 Selamat Hari Natal dan Selamat Tahun Baru! 🎉 #KhazanahResearchInstitute #KRI #AdvancingMalaysia

There is a common claim that vaping is safer than traditional cigarettes, but how much of this holds true? Vape products do not contain tar as cigarettes usually do, but various other substances in vaping liquids are under-studied and may bring similar harm. Thus, this article serves to explore the health implications of vaping. Evaluating the current literature available on vaping, the paper begins by breaking down the components of vape products before discussing the health effects of vaping. Read 'Vaping: The Lesser Evil?' by Amirah Wan Usamah here: https://shorturl.at/Wqp1g #KhazanahResearchInstitute #KRI #AdvancingMalaysia #vaping #health

Weather variability may have an impact on food prices by causing supply shortages, affecting product quality and disrupting food distribution. KRI's latest article, ‘From Floods to Markets: Understanding the Ripple Effect of Weather Variability on Food Prices’ explores the connection between weather changes and food price fluctuations. By better understanding this issue, we can develop effective solutions to protect both producers and consumers from the effects of market volatility. Read the full article by Nik Syafiah Anis Nik Sharifulden here: https://shorturl.at/yKSLp #KhazanahResearchInstitute #KRI #AdvancingMalaysia #FoodPrices #FoodSecurity #Floods

Are buyers adequately protected from the commercial risks associated with abandoned housing projects? #KRI’s latest article, 'Abandoned Housing: An Unfinished Dream' explores the current state of abandoned housing projects in Malaysia, discussing the root causes and the challenges faced by affected buyers. With over 16,000 Malaysians enduring financial strain and emotional distress due to abandoned projects, this article advocates for stricter regulations and stronger buyer protections, including the adoption of a Build-Then-Sell system. Read more by Theebalakshmi Kunasekaran here: https://shorturl.at/jwPEQ #KhazanahResearchInstitute #KRI #AdvancingMalaysia #households

The impending rise in healthcare costs is partially a result of our past successes in extending the longevity of our population and the expansion of healthcare throughout our nation. However, the burden of medical insurance premiums is a serious issue that requires both short and long-term solutions. How can we safeguard the health of our population moving forward? Read 'Rising Medical Premiums: Can It Be Cured?' by Ilyana Syafiqa Mukhriz Mudaris here: https://shorturl.at/0DVav #KRI #AdvancingMalaysia #health

The Global South has opposed the European Union's (EU) Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), condemning it as trade protectionism rather than a progressive climate measure. Read our latest views 'The EU’s Competitiveness Crisis and the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism' by Yin Shao Loong and Aidil Iman Aidid to understand the political and economic context of CBAM and how Malaysia can play a pivotal role in addressing it here: https://shorturl.at/vZBnd #KhazanahResearchInstitute #KRI #AdvancingMalaysia #Climate #CBAM #EU #trade #industrialpolicy

Kos pembangunan dan operasi infrastruktur pengangkutan awam di Lembah Klang memerlukan komitmen kewangan kerajaan persekutuan berterusan. Terdapat keperluan bagi mencari sumber dana baharu seperti konsep land value capture (LVC) bagi menampung kemampanan projek pengangkutan awam bandar. Baca rencana #KRI terkini bertajuk 'Arteri Kota: Mencari Dana Alternatif Pengangkutan Awam Lembah Klang' oleh Muhammad Nazhan Kamaruzuki di pautan di sini: https://shorturl.at/jwM6J #KhazanahResearchInstitute #KRI #AdvancingMalaysia #ArteriKota

Women have long played a pivotal role in Malaysia’s development, yet they remain disadvantaged, highlighting entrenched norms that limit their empowerment.    While Malaysia’s policies consistently aim to empower women economically, the framing of women as economic resources for economic growth and neglect of care work redistribution may have inadvertently reinforced the very norms and structures that limit women’s empowerment.    Read KRI's latest Views 'Reframing Narratives on Women and Development in Malaysia' by Adam Firouz here: https://shorturl.at/SgqSq #KhazanahResearchInstitute #KRI #AdvancingMalaysia #inequality #labour #gender #womenempowerment

Malaysia is a “mobile-first” nation where the majority of Malaysians access the internet using mobile devices on a mobile connection. However, having the ability to get online is not enough. The quality of internet access also matters. How has household connectivity fared and why does it matter to our digital future? Read KRI’s latest Views “What Household Connectivity Gaps Mean for a Digital Future” by Wei Yang Khoo here: https://shorturl.at/Y1gaf #KhazanahResearchInstitute #KRI #AdvancingMalaysia #SOH2024 #digital #digitalhealth

Dua rencana terbaru KRI, “Memanfaatkan Trend Digital Pra dan Pasca Pandemik Dalam Inisiatif Digital Kerajaan” dan “Rekod Kesihatan Digital Perlu Seiring Dengan Reformasi Dasar” membincangkan impak digitalisasi di Malaysia. Rencana tersebut mengupas trend capaian internet di kalangan penduduk Malaysia serta potensi penggunaan digital untuk mengukuhkan sistem kesihatan negara ini. Baca rencana terkini KRI hasil nukilan Salbiah Idris dan Ilyana Syafiqa Mukhriz Mudaris di sini: 1) Inisiatif Digital Kerajaan: Memanfaatkan Trend Digital Pra dan Pasca Pandemik - https://shorturl.at/WiT9x 2) Rekod Kesihatan Digital Perlu Seiring Dengan Reformasi Dasar - https://shorturl.at/IrdUB #KRI #AdvancingMalaysia #SOH2024 #digital #digitalhealth