ISSUES is Penang Institute’s series of discussion e-briefs analysing policy-relevant matters relating to Penang, Malaysia and the region. Initiated on 15 June 2017, the articles are generally written by researchers attached to the Institute.
They are meant to stimulate public interest in the subjects discussed and contribute substantively towards better-informed fact-based decision-making in Malaysia, both in the public sector and the private sector.
Feedback is welcome and can be sent to issues@penanginstitute.org.
2021
2020
14 May – Lessons from Southeast Asia’s Response to Covid-19, by Dr. Choong Pui Yee
18 Apr – A Critical Time for Penang’s Fragile Creative Ecosystem, by Pan Yi Chieh
04 Apr – Penang Economic Outlook 2020: A Rough Year Ahead, by Ong Wooi Leng
27 Mar – Smart City Technologies Take on Covid-19, by Tan Lii Inn
17 Mar – Reducing Moral Hazards in Malaysia’s Public Healthcare System, by Dr Khor Swee Kheng
2019
2 Oct – A Proposal for Carbon Price-and-Rebate (CPR) in Malaysia, by Darshan Joshi
13 Sep – Penang: Becoming A Smart State, by Tan Lii Inn
16 Aug – What’s Better than Curing a Disease? Preventing It, by Dr Khor Swee Kheng
9 Aug – Recognising Malaysian Soft Power after May 9, 2018, by Dr Khor Swee Kheng
5 Aug – Cut the Queue: A Basket of Solutions for Malaysian Hospitals, by Dr Khor Swee Kheng
26 Jul – Realising Blue Economy Benefits in Penang, by Gareth Johnstone and Negin Vaghefi
14 Jun – Ecotourism: A Sector where Sustainability is Everything, by Negin Vaghefi
26 Apr – Future-proofing Malaysia’s Health Workforce, by Dr Khor Swee Kheng
12 Apr – Breaking Old Habits is Vital for Malaysia’s Mainstream Newspapers, by Mohd Izzuddin Ramli
1 Feb – Making Food Hawking in Penang Sustainable, by Nicholas Chong
2018
14 Dec – George Town Heritage Celebrations: Achievements and Reflections, by Pan Yi Chieh
30 Nov – Key Changes to Development Expenditure in Malaysia’s Budget 2019, by Darshan Joshi
9 Nov – Key Issues to Consider in Heritage Preservation, by Lim Sok Swan
12 Sep – Can Batu Kawan Industrial Park be the Silicon Valley of the East?, by Timothy Choy
7 June – Economic Success Requires Foresighted Demographic Measures, by Ong Wooi Leng
27 Apr – What Widens the Gender Pay Gap?, by Negin Vaghefi
2017
05 Dec – Obesity in Malaysia: Unhealthy Eating is as Harmful as Smoking, by Tim-Niklas Schoepp
10 Oct – The Policing and Politics of the Malay Language, by Ooi Kok Hin
29 Aug – Penang’s Aquaculture Industry Holds Great Economic Potential, by Negin Vaghefi
22 Aug – Chinese Property Projects in Southern Johor: Should We Be Concerned?, by Ong Kian Ming
16 Aug – Sebatan di khalayak secara mandatori boleh menjadi trend nasional, oleh Nidhal Mujahid
16 Aug – Mandatory Public Whipping May Become a National Trend, by Nidhal Mujahid
9 Aug – Explaining Salaries and Wages Data: A Look through Penang’s Lens, by Timothy Choy
1 Aug – Facing Climate Change Begins at Home, by Evelyn Teh
18 July – Time for Malaysian States to Introduce “Non-Constituency Seats” (NCSs), by Wong Chin Huat
11 July – Child Marriages in Malaysia: Reality, Resistance and Recourse, by Ooi Kok Hin
28 June – The Digital Free Trade Zone – A Path to Inclusive Growth?, by Timothy Choy
15 June – The Skills Gap Remains Penang’s Big Challenge, by Ong Wooi Leng