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
17 Aug – Policy Uncertainty Remains a Major Consideration for Businesses in Penang and Malaysia
27 July – Persevering towards Recovery for Penang’s Tourism Industry
28 June – Challenges and Opportunities for Penang’s Labour Market amid the Covid-19 Pandemic
24 June – Need for Speed: Survey Findings on Penang Internet Connectivity
2 March – Survey on Attitudes to Covid-19 Vaccination in Penang
18 Feb – Strong Public Support for Revitalising Penang’s Ferry Vessels
16 Feb – Helping SMEs Rise to Challenges Posed by the Covid-19 Pandemic
15 Feb – Covid-19 Fuels Democratic Decline in Southeast Asia
6 Feb – Trend of Investments in Batu Kawan Industrial Park
20 Jan – Key Measures Identified for Strengthening STEM Interest among Students in Penang
2020
31 Dec – Sustainable Strategies based on Penang infrastructure Corporation’s Projects
23 May – Aiming for a Post-Covid-19 Recovery That Brings Resilience
14 May – Lessons from Southeast Asia’s Response to Covid-19
18 Apr – A Critical Time for Penang’s Fragile Creative Ecosystem
04 Apr – Penang Economic Outlook 2020: A Rough Year Ahead
27 Mar – Smart City Technologies Take on Covid-19
17 Mar – Reducing Moral Hazards in Malaysia’s Public Healthcare System
25 Feb – Malaysia’s Northern States: Improving Competitive Advantages and Industrial Growth
2019
2 Dec – On the Many Non-Economic Benefits of Flexible Work Arrangements
15 Nov – On the Many Economic Benefits of Flexible Work Arrangements
2 Oct – A Proposal for Carbon Price-and-Rebate (CPR) in Malaysia
13 Sep – Penang: Becoming A Smart State
16 Aug – What’s Better than Curing a Disease? Preventing It
9 Aug – Recognising Malaysian Soft Power after May 9, 2018
5 Aug – Cut the Queue: A Basket of Solutions for Malaysian Hospitals
26 Jul – Realising Blue Economy Benefits in Penang
14 Jun – Ecotourism: A Sector where Sustainability is Everything
10 May – Synergy among Stakeholders is Key to the Sustainability of Cultural Tourism in Penang
26 Apr – Future-proofing Malaysia’s Health Workforce
12 Apr – Breaking Old Habits is Vital for Malaysia’s Mainstream Newspapers
15 Mar – Decentralisation is the Best Pro-Growth and Pro-Poor Economic Strategy for New Malaysia
22 Feb – The Future of Creative Industries in Penang
1 Feb – Making Food Hawking in Penang Sustainable
2018
14 Dec – George Town Heritage Celebrations: Achievements and Reflections
30 Nov – Key Changes to Development Expenditure in Malaysia’s Budget 2019
9 Nov – Key Issues to Consider in Heritage Preservation
30 Oct – High Incidence of Judicial Errors in Capital Punishment Cases in Malaysia
28 Sep – An Alternative Model of Skim Peduli Sihat to Pool Risks for B40 Households
12 Sep – Can Batu Kawan Industrial Park be the Silicon Valley of the East?
28 Aug – Tracking Malaysia’s Development Expenditure in Federal Budgets from 2004 to 2018
7 June – Economic Success Requires Foresighted Demographic Measures
27 Apr – What Widens the Gender Pay Gap?
1 Feb – Tighter Collaboration Needed in Penang’s Skills Development Infrastructure
2017
05 Dec – Obesity in Malaysia: Unhealthy Eating is as Harmful as Smoking
22 Nov – Social Media Usage among Penangites: A Tool of Benefit or Distraction?
8 Nov – Penang’s Economy is Healthy and Strong, with Incomes Rising and Inequality Decreasing
24 Oct – Heritage Tourism in George Town: A Complicated and Always Controversial Issue
10 Oct – The Policing and Politics of the Malay Language
26 Sep – Reclaiming Penang’s Historical Role as a Prominent Literary Translation Hub
12 Sep – Logging in Ulu Muda Forest Reserve: Is Penang’s Water Security under Threat?
29 Aug – Penang’s Aquaculture Industry Holds Great Economic Potential
22 Aug – Chinese Property Projects in Southern Johor: Should We Be Concerned?
16 Aug – Sebatan di khalayak secara mandatori boleh menjadi trend nasional
16 Aug – Mandatory Public Whipping May Become a National Trend
9 Aug – Explaining Salaries and Wages Data: A Look through Penang’s Lens
1 Aug – Facing Climate Change Begins at Home
18 July – Time for Malaysian States to Introduce “Non-Constituency Seats” (NCSs)
11 July – Child Marriages in Malaysia: Reality, Resistance and Recourse
28 June – The Digital Free Trade Zone – A Path to Inclusive Growth?