Category: Policy-Brief

  • Policy Brief : Rethinking Malaysia’s Care Economy

    Version : Oct 2023 Introduction The care economy, encompassing activities and services related to caregiving, is a vital sector contributing to societal well-being and economic growth. As societies age, the demand for caregiving services escalates, necessitating a reevaluation of policies and strategies to ensure the sustainability and effectiveness of the care economy. The potential of…

  • Policy Brief: The UK’s Accession to the CPTPP

    Version: Nov 2023 The UK’s accession to the CPTPP, a high-standard trade agreement among 11 countries (soon to be 12 with the UK’s inclusion), represents a significant step in the country’s post-Brexit trade strategy and strengthens its ties with the Indo-Pacific region. The CPTPP provides the UK with tariff-free access to a market of over…

  • Policy Brief: Impact of EUDR Implementation on Exporters

    Version : Oct 2023 Introduction The European Union’s new regulation to curb the EU market’s impact on global deforestation and forest degradation, known as the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), came into force on 29 June 2023. The main obligations of the EUDR will apply from 30 December 2024, impacting the ability to market relevant products.…

  • Policy Brief: Budget 2024 for MSMEs

    Version : Oct 2023 This policy brief offers insights into the potential implications of the 2024 Budget for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). Key Points: TAX CHANGES The service tax rate will generally increase to 8%, although certain essential services, such as food and beverage, and telecommunications, will continue to be taxed at 6%.…

  • Policy Brief: Israeli Policy Towards Economic Development in Palestine

    Version : Oct 2023 Background The establishment of the State of Israel (1948) on the largest part of Palestine left the Palestinian Arab economy in a challenging state. The Nakba or the depopulation of Palestine from 1947 to 1949 had a significant economic impact on Palestinians. The Israeli state’s policies of occupation ensured that Palestinian…

  • Policy Brief: The Complex Dynamics of Radicalization and Geopolitics in Chechnya

    Version : Sep 2023 Background The Chechen-Russia conflict, which has been a focal point of geopolitical interest since the dissolution of the Soviet Union, has seen a complex interplay of local separatist sentiments, radical Islamic influences, and international strategic interests, particularly those of the United States and Saudi Arabia. The region’s significance was amplified by…

  • Policy Brief: Economic Factors Influencing U.S. Foreign Policy

    Version : Aug 2023 This policy brief examines the economic factors that influence U.S. foreign policy, with a particular focus on oil/gas interests and the profits of the military industry. These factors have significant implications for U.S. foreign policy decisions and strategies, shaping the nation’s interactions with other countries and its approach to global issues.…

  • Policy Brief: IMO 2020 and VLSFO in Malaysia

    Version: July 2023 The IMO 2020 regulation was implemented to reduce the sulphur pollution produced by shipping, which was estimated to be 13% of the world’s SOx emissions prior to 2020. SOx emissions, or sulfur oxides emissions, refer to gases that are released into the atmosphere when a substance containing sulfur, such as fossil fuel,…

  • Policy Brief: The WHO Convention on Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness, and Response (WHO CA+)

    Version : July 2023 In December 2021, the World Health Assembly established an Intergovernmental Negotiating Body (INB) in response to the international community’s catastrophic failure to show solidarity and equity during the COVID-19 pandemic. The INB was tasked with drafting and negotiating a legally binding instrument, the WHO Convention, Agreement, or other International Instrument on…

  • Policy Brief: CPTPP and Its Impact on Malaysia

    Version : Jan 2023 The CPTPP was signed by all 11 participating countries on March 8, 2018. Malaysia ratified the CPTPP on September 30, 2022, and the agreement took effect in the country on November 29, 2022. The agreement aims to enhance regional economic integration and has significant implications for state-owned enterprises and government procurement, which…

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