Research and advocacy of progressive and pragmatic policy ideas.
A primer on the rights to form unions and collective bargaining
26 May 2023
Housing an Ageing Nation, Part 1
A preview of shelter insecurities faced by prospective senior citizens
As Malaysia becomes an ageing society, we discuss the housing challenges that future seniors face in order to age independently.
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.
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.
Learn more about us.Latest Publications
Mencari Ruang Sewa, Bahagian 3
Tinjauan aspirasi dan pilihan penyewa
Kami simpulkan siri kajian ini dengan sebuah tinjauan terhadap norma penyewaan, keresahan penyewa, dan aspirasi perumahan mereka.
Mencari Ruang Sewa, Bahagian 2
Tiga Cadangan Pendekatan Dasar Pro-Penyewaan
Ramai rakyat Malaysia yang menyewa terdedah kepada risiko yang kurang mendapat perhatian dasar. Kami meninjau pendekatan global yang boleh menjadi contoh bagi dasar penyewaan yang lebih baik untuk mereka.
Kerajaan perpaduan harus mempedulikan golongan penyewa
Kami sarankan beberapa langkah yang boleh diambil untuk memperkasakan pasaran rumah sewa.
Reflections on the leadership we need after GE15 and beyond
To those standing for election on November 19th, a reminder that it’s the country’s turn, not yours.
#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.
The Centre is a centrist think tank driven by research and advocacy of progressive and pragmatic policy ideas. We are a not-for-profit and a mostly remote working organisation.