Research and advocacy of progressive and pragmatic policy ideas.
To those standing for election on November 19th, a reminder that it’s the country’s turn, not yours.
18 November 2022
Room for Rent, Part 3
Survey of renters’ experiences and preferences
What do renters want? What factors are likely to encourage long-term renting? We conclude our research series with a survey probing renting norms, insecurities that renters face, and their future housing aspirations.
#GE15: Three social protection policy directions every party manifesto should have
Social protection should not be seen as a ‘charity’ but a necessary and lifelong safety net for everyone.
What Comes After the Mandatory Death Penalty in Post-GE15 Malaysia?
Despite recent positive developments, more needs to be done to ensure an effective sentencing reform agenda
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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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Setelah pengeluaran KWSP, apakah langkah untuk melindungi persaraan rakyat?
Pengubah dasar perlu menawarkan cadangan yang akan menjamin kesejahteraan kewangan bagi semua rakyat Malaysia pada masa hadapan.
Responses to delivery riders missing the bigger picture
Recent issues on delivery riders can be traced to one conundrum: the unclear employment classification for gig workers. To resolve this, we will need to establish a regulatory sandbox.
Support job transition, facilitate career advancement
Rethinking Malaysia’s skills development approach
Pumping more investments on training programmes and facilities will not resolve accessibility barriers. We argue for a policy shift from purely supplying training to helping workers identify and realize opportunities that best fulfill their needs.
#GE15MANIFESTO: After EPF withdrawals, time to safeguard retirement for Malaysians
As General Election looms, we call upon those who will be vying for public office to offer proposals that will ensure a secure financial future for all Malaysians
Mencari Ruang Sewa, Bahagian 1
Kajian Aspirasi dan Keperluan Perumahan
Dasar-dasar dan program-program perumahan Malaysia sudah lama condong kepada penggalakan pemilikan rumah, tetapi bagaimana pula dengan mereka yang memilih untuk menyewa, atas sebab kehendak mahupun keperluan terdesak?
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