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24/08/2026

Dasar Tarif Trump Banyak Bercanggah, Tak Ambil Kira Kesan Automasi

“ Sebagai contoh, pentadbiran Trump berpendapat bahawa perdagangan yang tidak adil ini menyebabkan orang kehilangan perkejaan di AS. Tapi dia seperti tidak mengambil kira faktor automasi… yang turut memberi kesan di seluruh dunia termasuk Malaysia “ – Pn. Salbiah Idris, Penyelidik KRI

Tonton rakaman ‘KRI Opentable Podcast Ep.9: Tarif, Trump Dan Ekonomi Kita‘ di saluran Youtube Khazanah Research Institute.

Klik pautan di sini: https://youtu.be/sOrMZMFl0h4

One curve. Many learners.One destination. Different paths.So why do we keep trying to make learning fit one shape? Learn...
24/08/2026

One curve. Many learners.
One destination. Different paths.
So why do we keep trying to make learning fit one shape?

Learning does not always follow a smooth curve. Individual learning can happen through sudden breakthroughs and plateaus, experiences that can be hidden when learning is reduced to averages.

Research Fellow, Dr. Yunus Yasin looks at the limits of rigid methodologies and explores how education can better recognise individual differences, interests and capabilities. It calls for diverse educational pathways and approaches that place the learner at the centre. Learning is neither a straight line nor a universal curve, but a path uniquely carved by each individual.

Read the full views article via our website here: https://www.krinstitute.org/publications/curves-paths-and-paradoxes-rethinking-how-individuals-learn

21/08/2026

How well has Malaysia weathered the crisis so far?

The government has taken the Middle East crisis seriously from the outset. Since March, the National Economic Council has met weekly to assess its potential impact, not just on energy but also on food, medicine, and the cost of doing business. Preparations slowed as oil prices fell below $80 and the situation appeared to ease.

However, the situation remains difficult to predict. Oil prices have since risen above $90, while the duration and intensity of the crisis remain uncertain. As our Chairman, Dr Nungsari, notes, the safer assumption is that the crisis will persist for some time. For Malaysia, this means preparation cannot be a one-off response. It must continue as the situation evolves.

Catch the full discussion on the Astro AWANI AWANI YouTube Channel here: https://youtu.be/yCW0RBRD1Xw?si=xRUh44UBxySIyWzf

20/08/2026

Kononnya Perjanjian Perdagangan Bebas, Tapi Kenapa Kertas Perjanjian Sampai Beratus Muka Surat?

“ Saya tak samakan perjanjian perdagangan bebas dengan perdagangan bebas… Kalau perdagangan bebas, patutnya barang boleh keluar masuk tanpa sekatan. “ Aidonna Jan Ayub, Timbalan Pengarah Penyelidikan KRI.

Tonton rakaman ‘KRI Opentable Podcast Ep.9: Tarif, Trump Dan Ekonomi Kita‘ di saluran Youtube Khazanah Research Institute.

Klik pautan di sini: https://youtu.be/sOrMZMFl0h4

Has free trade really worked for everyone? Trade liberalisation has shaped the global economy for decades. But its gains...
19/08/2026

Has free trade really worked for everyone?

Trade liberalisation has shaped the global economy for decades. But its gains have not been shared equally. For many developing countries, opening their markets has made it harder to build domestic industries. It has also reduced tariff revenue and limited the policy space available for economic development.

Our Research Advisor, Prof Jomo Kwame Sundaram, highlights how wealthy countries have continued to protect sectors such as agriculture through subsidies and trade barriers. This has created an uneven system, with developing countries often expected to compete globally without the same capacity to do so.

Can the global trading system give developing countries the policy space they need to develop?

Find out more in the full feature on The Edge Malaysia here: https://theedgemalaysia.com/node/813947?utm_source=Newswav&utm_medium=Website

18/08/2026

Mampu milik bukan sekadar soal harga rumah.

Masalah pasaran perumahan bukan sekadar kekurangan bekalan, tetapi juga ketidakpadanan antara rumah yang dibina dengan apa yang diperlukan dan mampu dibeli oleh penduduk setempat. Data seperti pendapatan isi rumah, jenis rumah, harga dan lokasi penting untuk memahami keperluan perumahan di setiap kawasan.

Penyelidik kami, Dr. Nur Fareza Mustapha, berpandangan bahawa harga rumah mampu milik perlu mengambil kira pendapatan isi rumah di kawasan tersebut. Harga RM500,000 mungkin dianggap mampu milik di pertengahan Kuala Lumpur, tetapi tidak semestinya di Kuantan. Oleh itu, penentuan harga rumah mampu milik perlu mengambil kira keadaan dan kemampuan penduduk setempat, bukan menggunakan satu harga yang seragam untuk seluruh negara.

Tonton perbincangan penuh di saluran YouTube Astro AWANI di sini: https://www.youtube.com/live/_DofsRUlE4w?si=oj65x6C_EMReDKdf

15/08/2026

Why are reforms so difficult?

Knowing what needs to change is only part of the challenge. Many reforms take time to deliver results, while the costs are often felt much sooner by households and businesses. This makes reform difficult, even when the right solutions are already known.

Our Chairman, Dr Nungsari, highlights that reforms are shaped by the political market, where policies such as subsidies influence how households spend and how businesses make decisions. Over time, people and businesses adapt to these policies, making change harder. Reforming them means adjusting behaviours, changing business decisions and accepting some short-term costs.

Reforms involve trade-offs. We cannot have all the benefits without bearing some of the costs.

Catch the full discussion on Bank Negara Malaysia Vimeo Channel here: https://vimeo.com/1214553456/06b20bcaa3?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

What does it mean for Malaysia to move beyond the “middle-income trap”? On 6 August 2026, Khazanah Research Institute (K...
12/08/2026

What does it mean for Malaysia to move beyond the “middle-income trap”?

On 6 August 2026, Khazanah Research Institute (KRI) hosted a roundtable discussion bringing together think tanks, research institutions and policy experts to examine whether the “middle-income trap” remains a useful way to understand Malaysia’s development trajectory.

The session featured Philip Schellekens, Chief Economist of UNDP Malaysia Asia and the Pacific, who presented on “Why Malaysia is not in a middle-income trap?”. The discussion explored Malaysia’s continued economic progress and what should shape the country’s next phase of development beyond simply achieving high-income status. It also considered how Malaysia can focus on relentlessly driving structural change, strengthening its capabilities and building a more competitive economy as it moves towards its next stage of development.

11/08/2026

Malaysia is ageing faster than we’re prepared for.

As more Malaysians grow older, the need for long-term care will continue to increase. Yet, much of the financial responsibility for care still falls on families. While this cost may not always be visible, it can affect household finances and economic productivity.

Our researcher, Ilyana Mukhriz, recently joined the guest panel at Policy Roadmap: Crafting the National Policy Roadmap for Healthy Ageing, where she discussed what Malaysia needs to do to build a more sustainable care system.

This means reforming aged-care services, improving access to care facilities and making care more affordable for families. It also means recognising that ageing in place cannot be the only solution. As older people’s needs change, some will eventually require more intensive care. Malaysia needs to start preparing for these needs now, ensuring that care is not only available but accessible and sustainable as the country continues to age.

Catch the full discussion on SMILE UITM YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/live/QlDQGDewfgQ?si=fHHdfz3t4GBrwnKI

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