Research and advocacy of progressive and pragmatic policy ideas.
Public Goods
Goods and services for public well-being
Research
In-depth Explorations
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.
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.
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.
Editorials
Our Positions
Kerajaan perpaduan harus mempedulikan golongan penyewa
Kami sarankan beberapa langkah yang boleh diambil untuk memperkasakan pasaran rumah sewa.
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?
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.
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.