Covid-19 Publications – Penang Institute

Seldom have insights been as commonly experienced among pundits across the globe as the realisation that international relations, political narratives, and macro- and micro-economics will never be the same again, after Covid-19. Post-pandemic, acting rationally and boldly while looking the facts in the face will decide how well a society or a nation emerges out of the crisis. Assumedly, more pandemics will appear in the near future—alongside other disasters, be these man-made or natural.

Penang Institute is doing its bit in various ways to contribute to the management of this crisis, one of which is to publish informed papers on the local situation and on how this relates to events and initiatives undertaken in other parts of the world. Subscribe to us below to receive our latest Covid-19 Publications via email.

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Covid-19 Exit Strategies in East Asia: Choosing between a “Supress and Lift” Procedure and a Staggered Exit
By Dr Choong Pui Yee

Environmental Policy Lessons to Learn From the Covid-19 Pandemic
By Dr Negin Vaghefi

Covid-19 and Penang2030: Refining the Goals and Defining the Means
By Ooi Kee Beng

Penang Next Normal has to be a Whole-of-Society Effort
By Chow Kon Yeow (Chief Minister of Penang)

Transforming Tourism in Penang: Suggestions for the Short and the Long Term
By Lim Sok Swan, Yap Jo-yee and Pan Yi Chieh

Guidelines for the Resumption of Workplace Operations Post-MCO
By Ong Siou Woon, Tan Zhi Xian and Ar. Tan Bee Eu

Some Suggestions Regarding Penang’s Post-Covid-19 Economic Restart
By Timothy Choy, Yeong Pey Jung and Yap Jo-yee

Covid-19 Set to Aggravate Malaysia’s Skill Mismatch
By Yap Jo-yee

Specifics of the Impact of Covid-19 on the Young
By Dr Choong Pui Yee

A Spotlight on Migrant Workers in the Pandemic
By Braema Mathiaparanam

Reevaluating Southeast Asian Public Health Strategies in Preparation for a Second Wave of Covid-19 Infections
By Dr. Choong Pui Yee and Dr. Khor Swee Kheng

Covid-19 Hits the Heart of George Town: A Survey of the Economic Situation of Old Trades in the Historic City
By Lim Sok Swan

Covid-19: Impact on the Tourist Scuba Diving Industry in Malaysia
By Kenneth Tuttle Wilhelm (Guest Writer)

Covid-19: Impact on the Tertiary Education Sector in Malaysia
By Dr Choong Pui Yee

Penang’s Cruise Tourism Industry: Surviving the Covid-19 Perfect Storm
By Jeffrey Chew (Chairman of Penang Port Commission 2019-2020)

Covid-19: Extensive Lifestyle Changes are on the Cards
By Tan Lii Inn

Domestic Violence and the Safety of Women during the Covid-19 Pandemic
By Yeong Pey Jung

The Heavy Impact of Covid-19 on the Agriculture Sector and the Food Supply Chain
By Dr Negin Vaghefi

Planning the Economic Future of Penang beyond Covid-19
By Dato’ Seri Lee Kah Choon (Special Investment Advisor to the Chief Minister of Penang)

Targeted Support Needed to Keep Penang’s SMEs Afloat
By Timothy Choy, Yeong Pey Jung and Yap Jo-yee

Securing Food Supply and Strengthening Social Resilience in Penang during the Covid-19 Crisis
By Penang Institute

Towards a Progressive Agenda in a “Totally New Era”
By Liew Chin Tong

Covid-19 in 2022: A More Optimistic Landscape Emerges
By Frederik Paulus

Cashierless Technology at Grocery Stores: An Imminent Step towards Safer and Smarter Shopping in Penang
By Dr Beh May Ting

Strengthening Preventive Measures against Child Sexual Abuse in Malaysia
By Dr Choong Pui Yee

Installing a Facial Recognition System at Penang Airport: A Necessary Step to Ease Travel Protocols
By Dr Beh May Ting

Policy Uncertainty Remains a Major Consideration for Businesses in Penang and Malaysia
By Dr Lee Siu Ming and Ng Kar Yong

Persevering towards Recovery for Penang’s Tourism Industry
By Yeong Pey Jung and Dr Lee Siu Ming

Challenges and Opportunities for Penang’s Labour Market amid the Covid-19 Pandemic
By Ong Wooi Leng

Need for Speed: Survey Findings on Penang Internet Connectivity
By Dr Beh May Ting

Performance Sustained during Covid-19 Highlights Strong Fundamentals in Penang’s Trade in Goods
By Dr Lee Siu Ming

Survey on Attitudes to Covid-19 Vaccination in Penang
By Dr Negin Vaghefi, Dr Chin Phaik Nie, Dr Ch’ng Kean Siang

Helping SMEs Rise to Challenges Posed by the Covid-19 Pandemic
By Dr Negin Vaghefi and Yap Jo-yee

Covid-19 Fuels Democratic Decline in Southeast Asia
By Dr Choong Pui Yee

Aiming for a Post-Covid-19 Recovery That Brings Resilience
By Dr Ng Shin Wei (Penang Green Council, & Director of Global Policy Asia)

Lessons from Southeast Asia’s Responses to Covid-19
By Dr Choong Pui Yee

A Critical Time for Penang’s Fragile Creative Ecosystem
By Pan Yi Chieh

The Covid-19 Disruption Highlights the Neglected Nature of Arts and Culture Sector in Malaysia
By Lim Sok Swan

Penang Economic Outlook 2020: A Rough Year Ahead
By Ong Wooi Leng

Fighting Covid-19 with Collaboration and Connectivity in Medical Science and Information Technology
By Tony Yeoh (CEO of Digital Penang)

Smart City Technologies Take on Covid-19
By Tan Lii Inn

Impact of Covid-19 on Undergraduate Students in Penang
By Dr Choong Pui Yee and Mohd Izzuddin Ramli

Hawkers in the Covid-19 Pandemic: A Case Study in Penang
By Yap Jo-yee, Ong Wooi Leng and Ng Kar Yong

Digitalisation among Penang’s Hawkers: Targeted Policies Urgently Needed
By Yap Jo-yee, Ong Wooi Leng and Ng Kar Yong

Penang’s Skills Situation: Concerted Actions Needed
By Ng Kar Yong and Yap Jo-yee

How has the Pandemic Affected Penang’s Health Landscape?: A Preliminary Study
By Yeong Pey Jung and Dr Beh May Ting

Penang Economic Outlook 2021: Uneven Growth Expected across Sectors
By Socioeconomics and Statistics Programme, Penang Institute

Preparing for the Future of Working Life
By Braema Mathiaparanam

Strengthening Food Security in Light of Covid-19
By Isabelle Loh

Movement Control Measures against Covid-19: Mobility Changes in Penang and Malaysia
By Dr Lee Siu Ming, Yeong Pey Jung and Ng Kar Yong

Elections in the Midst of Covid-19: Impact on Public Health and Democracy
By Braema Mathiaparanam

Human Rights Derogation in Southeast Asian Countries during the Covid-19 Pandemic
By Braema Mathiaparanam

The Business and Economic Impact of Covid-19 on Penang’s Manufacturing Sector
By Ong Wooi Leng & Dr. Lee Siu Ming

Covid-19: Extra Support Needed for Refugees in Malaysia and the Region
By Braema Mathiaparanam

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