Research and advocacy of progressive and pragmatic policy ideas.
A primer on the Malaysian skills development system.
11 May 2022
Room For Rent, Part 1
A Study of Housing Aspirations vs. Necessity
Malaysia’s housing policy and programs have historically been inclined towards encouraging home ownership, but is this still wise? What about policies for those who rent, whether out of choice or necessity?
Stories from an Indebted Generation
In our four-part research series, we wrote about the burden borrowers carry from student loan debt. Now, we present, in their own words, the impact of student loans on their lives.
Bilakah Penggunaan Hukuman Mati akan Diubah di Malaysia?
Kami bincangkan persoalan reformasi penghukuman yang telah lama tertangguh di negara ini.
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
“Kaki Dadah”: The Need to Reform Public Perception Towards People Who Use Drugs in Malaysia
Despite recent shifts in the government’s attitude towards drug issues, public sentiments remain largely negative. We explore the possible reasons behind this and call for a more constructive messaging approach.
Generasi Berhutang, Bahagian 3
Daripada Pinjaman Pendidikan kepada Akaun Pembelajaran Sepanjang Hayat
Untuk mengurangkan kebergantungan pada pinjaman pendidikan, kami cadangkan kita beralih kepada kaedah pembiayaan yang berasaskan pembelajaran berterusan.
#GE15MANIFESTO: What Election Promises Will Be Made On The Minimum Wage?
As Malaysia gears up for a possible General Election this year, we ask our political parties what changes to the minimum wage they can offer voters.
Indebted Generation: Part 4
Survey Of Student Loan Borrowers’ Views
How are borrowers impacted by student loans? How do they feel about student loans overall? We conclude our research series with illuminating results from a novel survey on Malaysian student loan borrowers.
The Case for A Fair Work Act, Part 5
Fair management, fair representation, and navigating the path to a Fair Work Act
We conclude the Fair Work Act research series by delving into the final pillars of our proposed Fair Work legislation.
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.
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