Penang Institute

Peduli Sihat-style health insurance scheme may be unsustainable

COMMENT | Even if the annual household claim limit were to be set at RM10,000, the scheme would be unsustainable.

7y ago

The impact of Brexit on Penang and Malaysia

COMMENT | The economic consequences of Brexit are likely to be indirect.

10y ago

Can Malaysia withstand external headwinds?

In the last year or so, the Malaysian economy has been affected by two main external headwinds. Firstly, the fall in commodities prices has dented the country’s finances. Secondly, the possibility of US increasing its interest rate has caused some repatriation of foreign investment funds, thus affecting investment climate and ringgit’s value against major currencies.

11y ago

Why the lack of excitement in 11MP?

COMMENT One reason could be that the gov’t will play a larger role in the economy...

11y ago

Lacking a consistent vision for educational reform

On March 7, 2014, the Penang Institute hosted an education roundtable involving a diverse group of experts, researchers, academics and stakeholders. The following conclusions were reached:

12y ago