Research and advocacy of progressive and pragmatic policy ideas.
Our Fair Work Act research series makes an argument for enacting broad legislation that defines what constitutes ‘fair work’ for all categories of workers in Malaysia. In this instalment, we explore the first plank: fair pay.
11 June 2021
A Year of Living Under COVID-19
Part 4: What Are the Most Significant Drivers of Mental Health During this Global Pandemic?
Age, gender, and marital status emerge as greatest predictors of negative mental health in our study.
Adakah Program Latihan Semula Boleh Dicapai Oleh Semua Lapisan Masyarakat?
Kami mempersoalkan isu akses kepada program latihan semula serta beberapa persoalan berkaitan dalam satu kajian mengenai aspirasi golongan pekerja tidak formal tanpa ijazah, terutamanya pekerja ‘gig’.
Flattening the Curve of Online ‘Fake News’ in Malaysia
The need for pre-emptive measures to slow the spread of misinformation.
Who We Are
The Centre is a centrist think tank based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Our work is focused on understanding the gaps between top-down policy decisions and ground-level impact through primary research. We aim to bring data-driven yet accessible research to policymakers and to the public.
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Generasi Berhutang
Bahagian 1: Kebingungan Hutang Pendidikan Tinggi di Malaysia
Bagi generasi muda di Malaysia, pendidikan tinggi lazimnya dibiayai melalui pinjaman pendidikan. Adakah pendekatan ini wajar diteruskan? Siri penyelidikan ini meneliti permasalahan ini serta merenungi beberapa cadangan dasar untuk masa hadapan.
Bagi generasi muda di Malaysia, pendidikan tinggi lazimnya dibiayai melalui pinjaman pendidikan. Adakah pendekatan ini wajar diteruskan? Siri penyelidikan ini meneliti permasalahan ini serta merenungi beberapa cadangan dasar untuk masa hadapan.
Indebted Generation
Part 1: The Quandary of Student Debt in Malaysia
For a generation of young Malaysians, higher education is financed mainly through student loans. Should this approach continue? This research series examines this vital issue and explores ways forward.
For a generation of young Malaysians, higher education is financed mainly through student loans. Should this approach continue? This research series examines this vital issue and explores ways forward.
A Year Of Living Under COVID-19
Part 3: Employment, Income and Mental Health
Over the past year, many Malaysians saw their employment, business and incomes decline due to the pandemic. We take a closer look at the impact of these changes on mental well-being.
Over the past year, many Malaysians saw their employment, business and incomes decline due to the pandemic. We take a closer look at the impact of these changes on mental well-being.
The Case for A Fair Work Act, Part 1
Responding to Malaysia’s Changing Employment Landscape
The government is mulling new legislation to ensure the welfare of gig workers. In Part 1 of this research series, we argue for first clarifying what ‘gig work’ covers and for having laws that define what fair work means for all workers.
The government is mulling new legislation to ensure the welfare of gig workers. In Part 1 of this research series, we argue for first clarifying what ‘gig work’ covers and for having laws that define what fair work means for all workers.
A Year Of Living Under COVID-19
Part 2: How Isolation and Working From Home Affected Malaysians’ Mental Health
Over the past year, Malaysians have spent more time indoors and endured social restrictions. We look at how this has affected mental well-being.
Over the past year, Malaysians have spent more time indoors and endured social restrictions. We look at how this has affected mental well-being.
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