Consider This: Hawker Economy (Part 2) — Small Traders, Big Impact
Hawkers have long been an essential part of Malaysia’s street food culture and informal economy. But they’re facing mounting challenges—from rising costs, to a lack of successors. A new discussion paper by Khazanah Research Institute examines the historical evolution of these small-scale traders, and the policy gaps that leave them vulnerable. How can Malaysia better support its hawker economy? What can we learn from Singapore’s policy efforts and government support that led to hawker culture being officially recognised on UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Professor Lily Kong, President of Singapore Management University and author of ‘Singapore Hawker Centres: People, Places, Food’.
Mon Mar 03 2025
Consider This: Hawker Economy (Part 1) — Small Traders, Big Impact
Hawkers have long been an essential part of Malaysia’s street food culture and informal economy. But they’re facing mounting challenges—from rising costs, to a lack of successors. A new discussion paper by Khazanah Research Institute examines the historical evolution of these small-scale traders, and the policy gaps that leave them vulnerable. How can Malaysia better support its hawker economy? Should the government take a more active role in preserving and formalising this industry? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Dr Mohd Amirul Rafiq Abu Rahim, Senior Research Associate at Khazanah Research Institute and lead author of ‘Hawkers and Hawking Space in Malaysia: A Case Study’.
Mon Mar 03 2025
Niaga Spotlight: Data Centres & Ecological Impact
Malaysia’s data centre industry is growing rapidly, with Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in technology reaching over $2 billion in 2022.
The country’s strategic location and robust infrastructure have made it a key hub for global data operators.
However, this growth raises environmental concerns. Data centres require substantial energy, and Malaysia’s energy mix, still reliant on fossil fuels, contributes to higher carbon emissions.
Niaga Spotlight features Dr Gary William Theseira, Adjunct Associate Professor, Asia School of Business and Khoo Wei Yang, Research Associate, Khazanah Research Institute discussing the key issue of mitigating ecological impact via energy transition and other actionable strategies.
The country’s strategic location and robust infrastructure have made it a key hub for global data operators.
However, this growth raises environmental concerns. Data centres require substantial energy, and Malaysia’s energy mix, still reliant on fossil fuels, contributes to higher carbon emissions.
Niaga Spotlight features Dr Gary William Theseira, Adjunct Associate Professor, Asia School of Business and Khoo Wei Yang, Research Associate, Khazanah Research Institute discussing the key issue of mitigating ecological impact via energy transition and other actionable strategies.
Fri Jan 24 2025
Consider This: Who Is Middle Class, Really?
For years, Malaysia has relied on the B40, M40, and T20 income classifications to shape policies and understand the nation’s economic strata. But recent debate sparked Budget 2025’s reference to ‘the T15’— said the wealthiest segment of the population— has exposed fault lines in our framework of economic stratification. A recent working paper from the Khazanah Research Institute, titled Searching for the ‘Poor’ and ‘Middle Class’ in Malaysia, challenges the very foundation of these categories and proposes new classifications to better reflect Malaysians economic realities. If the middle class isn’t what we thought it was, what does that mean for subsidy rationalisation and targeted benefits? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Dr Suraya Ismail, Director of Research at Khazanah Research Institute and Gregory Ho, Research Associate, Khazanah Research Institute.
Tue Jan 14 2025
More needs to be done to move up value chain
Malaysia is at a critical point in its journey towards a green transition. To overcome these barriers, Khazanah Research Institute, KRI’s latest publication, ‘Building a Sustainable Industrial Base: Malaysia’s Green Transition’ offers practical policy recommendations to drive innovation, expand high-tech industries, and foster inclusive rowth for all communities, including the Orang Asli. Full discussion with Research Associate of Khazanah Research Institute (KRI).
Wed Jan 08 2025
Pantau Agenda Reformasi: Realiti stratifikasi ekonomi kumpulan isi rumah di Malaysia
Ikuti ulasan Pengarah Kajian Khazanah Research Institute (KRI), Sr. Dr. Suraya Ismail mengenai keperluan melihat semula pengkelasan pendapatan isi rumah di Malaysia.
Thu Jan 02 2025
AWANI Tonight: Khazanah Research Institute (KRI) challenges govt's household classifications
Khazanah Research Institute (KRI) is challenging traditional household income classification, arguing that the Top 30% of households qualify as middle-class.
Tue Dec 31 2024
Pantau Belanjawan: Memartabatkan perumahan sebagai hak asasi
Pengarah Kajian Khazanah Research Institute (KRI), Dr Suraya Ismail berbicang lanjut mengenai akses kepada perumahan yang menangani masalah ini melalui 'kesamarataan' manusia di Malaysia.
Fri Dec 13 2024
I-Nation Global Summit 2024: Melakar era baharu inovasi mampan
Bersama Penasihat Penyelidikan Khazanah Research Institute, Prof Jomo Kwame Sundaram membincangkan tentang bagaimana inovasi mampan menjadi kunci kepada era baharu pembangunan.
Tue Dec 03 2024
Data & Statistik KRI: Perubahan perbelanjaan isi rumah di Malaysia (2019 - 2022)
Pola perbelanjaan isi rumah berubah ketara selepas pandemik, berdasarkan kajian Khazanah Research Institute. Dapatan ini memberikan gambaran mengenai ketidaksamaan kewangan antara kumpulan pendapatan.
Fri Oct 04 2024

Covid-19 undermined progress in reducing poverty, urban households hit hardest - KRI
Absolute poverty increased from 2019 to 2022, especially among urban households, rising to 4.5 per cent in 2022 from 3.8 per cent in 2019, according to a Khazanah Research Institute (KRI) report.
Thu Sep 26 2024
It's About YOUth: The home ownership dilemma
As property prices and the cost of living continue to surge, home ownership remains a pressing challenge. Muhammad Nazhan Kamaruzuki from Khazanah Research Institute and Marisa Hairi from IQI Realty Sdn Bhd break down key trends and hurdles young adults face to own a home.
Fri Sep 13 2024

Women constitute 52% of tertiary education graduates yet face gender equality challenges in the workplace, an SDG 2030 goal
Caregiving and household burdens cited as main barriers, anxiety and depression prevalent.
Fri Sep 13 2024
AWANI Tonight: Gig industry: Consequences of unregulated algorithmic management on workers
Dr Rachel Gong from Khazanah Research Institute discusses some negative impacts algorithmic management may have in the gig industry and calls for more regulations surrounding new technologies.
Thu Sep 05 2024
Consider This: Are We All Financialised? How Modern Finance Shapes Our World
A recent report by Khazanah Research Institute (KRI), ‘The Financialisation of Our Lives: Values and Trade-offs,’ helps to shed light on how financial systems, which were initially designed to fuel economic growth, are now fuelling household debt. With the proliferation of financial schemes like Buy Now Pay Later, how do modern financial practices affect our daily lives and long-term financial health? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Suraya Ismail, Director of Research at Khazanah Research Institute, and Shereen Hazirah Hishamudin Senior Research Associate at KRI.
Tue Jul 02 2024

Kualiti udara di Balok Baru direkodkan sangat tidak sihat
Keadaan itu disebabkan oleh kebakaran tanah gambut di sebuah ladang kelapa di Cherating, Kuantan.
Mon Mar 03 2025
AWANI Ringkas: Rasuah | Aidilfitri
Ikuti rangkuman berita utama yang menjadi tumpuan sepanjang hari di Astro AWANI menerusi AWANI Ringkas.
Mon Mar 03 2025
AWANI Ringkas: Siasatan polis | Penyelenggaraan
Ikuti rangkuman berita utama yang menjadi tumpuan sepanjang hari di Astro AWANI menerusi AWANI Ringkas.
Mon Mar 03 2025
Consider This: Hawker Economy (Part 2) — Small Traders, Big Impact
Hawkers have long been an essential part of Malaysia’s street food culture and informal economy. But they’re facing mounting challenges—from rising costs, to a lack of successors. A new discussion paper by Khazanah Research Institute examines the historical evolution of these small-scale traders, and the policy gaps that leave them vulnerable. How can Malaysia better support its hawker economy? What can we learn from Singapore’s policy efforts and government support that led to hawker culture being officially recognised on UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Professor Lily Kong, President of Singapore Management University and author of ‘Singapore Hawker Centres: People, Places, Food’.
Mon Mar 03 2025
#AWANI Tonight 3 March 2025
#AWANITonight with @_farhanasheikh
1. MACC: Ismail Sabri named suspect in graft probe
2. MOH highlights growing nursing shortage as resignations rise
#AWANIEnglish #AWANINews
1. MACC: Ismail Sabri named suspect in graft probe
2. MOH highlights growing nursing shortage as resignations rise
#AWANIEnglish #AWANINews
Mon Mar 03 2025
Consider This: Hawker Economy (Part 1) — Small Traders, Big Impact
Hawkers have long been an essential part of Malaysia’s street food culture and informal economy. But they’re facing mounting challenges—from rising costs, to a lack of successors. A new discussion paper by Khazanah Research Institute examines the historical evolution of these small-scale traders, and the policy gaps that leave them vulnerable. How can Malaysia better support its hawker economy? Should the government take a more active role in preserving and formalising this industry? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Dr Mohd Amirul Rafiq Abu Rahim, Senior Research Associate at Khazanah Research Institute and lead author of ‘Hawkers and Hawking Space in Malaysia: A Case Study’.
Mon Mar 03 2025
AWANI Tonight: MACC: Ismail Sabri named suspect in graft probe
Former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri has been named a suspect in an ongoing corruption probe involving government funds and will be called in for questioning on Wednesday, March 5th.
Mon Mar 03 2025
AWANI Tonight: 'Anora' leads with five wins, including Best Picture
The independent film "Anora" won Best Picture and five Oscars at the 97th Academy Awards, with Sean Baker making history by winning four awards for directing, editing, writing, and producing the film.
Mon Mar 03 2025
Dulu kejayaan Rumah IDAMAN diragui, kini terbukti berhasil, jadi rebutan – GCEO MBI Selangor
Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif Kumpulan (GCEO) Menteri Besar Selangor (Pemerbadanan), Datuk Ts. Saipolyazan M Yusop berkata penyelesaian perumahan mampu milik Selangor bagi golongan berpendapatan sederhana dan rendah, Rumah IDAMAN, merupakan antara projek berimpak tinggi MBI Selangor. Jelasnya, daripada keseluruhan 32 projek dan 65,332 unit yang dirancang, dua projek dengan 3,371 unit rumah telah siap dan diserahkan kepada pembeli. #AgendaAWANI
Mon Mar 03 2025
MBI Selangor sasar pendapatan RM8 bilion menjelang 2028 melalui pelaksanaan THRIVE28
Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif Kumpulan (GCEO) Menteri Besar Selangor (Pemerbadanan), Datuk Ts. Saipolyazan M Yusop berkata MBI Selangor menyasarkan pendapatan sehingga RM8 bilion menjelang tahun 2028 melalui pelaksanaan pelan THRIVE28. Jelasnya, pelan tiga fasa itu akan memposisikan MBI Selangor sebagai sebuah syarikat pemegang pelaburan. #AgendaAWANI
Mon Mar 03 2025