Research and advocacy of progressive and pragmatic policy ideas.
Public Goods
Goods and services for public well-being
Research
In-depth Explorations
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.
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.
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.
A Year Of Living Under COVID-19
Part 1: How the Year-Long Pandemic Impacted Malaysians’ Overall Mental and Physical Well-being
Around this time last year we surveyed how the first MCO was affecting the mental health of Malaysians. A year in, how has people’s sense of well-being changed?
Editorials
Our Positions
The Financing Of RapidKL Bus Services Needs A Major Rethink
Lower ridership during CMCO has led to bus route cuts in the Klang Valley. Can the current funding model keep buses running and prioritise the interests of the public? We argue for a fundamental review.
Pendekatan Bersepadu Dalam Menangani Masalah Kewangan dan Kesihatan Mental
Masalah kewangan dan kesihatan mental berhubungkait – jadi cara kita menyalurkan bantuan kepada mereka yang terjejas juga perlu bersepadu.
We Need An Integrated Approach to Manage Financial Distress and Mental Health
Financial distress and mental health are related – so why are the ways we structure assistance to those affected still in silos?
Safer Spaces: Integrating Mental Well-being Features Into the Urban Built Environment
Rethinking how public housing and public spaces are designed and how urban communities can benefit.
Primers
Factual Overviews
The Affordable Housing Issue in Malaysia
An overview of the housing affordability gap and its key drivers.
Pandemic Preparedness: Is a plan enough?
The recent COVID-19 pandemic shook the world and raised questions on our global preparedness against a pandemic.
Belanjawan 101
Belanjawan 2020 akan dibentangkan pada 11 Oktober ini. Ketahui latarbelakang dan konsep utama belanjawan negara
Belanjawan 101: Memahami Hasil Kerajaan Malaysia
Kerajaan mengutip hasil dari pelbagai sumber untuk menjana dana bagi tujuan perbelanjaan negara. Ketahui sumber hasil utama negara.
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