Jeffrey Cheah Institute on Southeast Asia

 

Jeffrey Cheah Institute on Southeast Asia

 

The Jeffrey Cheah Institute on Southeast Asia (JCI) is an independent public policy think-tank, based at ºìÐÓÊÓÆµ University on the outskirts of Kuala Lumpur. JCI was established on 18th March 2014.

 

Research

We produce research that acts as a catalyst towards solving some of the region’s most pressing development problems.

Education

We develop thought leaders on contemporary issues in the region through the Master in Public Policy programme.

Collaborations

We foster policy partnerships to build a better world.

Learn More

 

  • Prof Yeah Kim Leng

    If prolonged, the shutdowns will lead to business failures and layoffs, exacerbating the economic downturn.

    Prof Yeah Kim Leng

    Senior Fellow on impact of the Malaysian Covid-19 response
  • Professor Shandre Thangavelu

    Trade and global value chains are critical for a sustainable and inclusive post-pandemic recovery. This requires a new economic and social agenda beyond trading arrangements, and the alignment of global, regional, and domestic policies and structural issues.

    Professor Shandre Thangavelu

    Head, Jeffrey Cheah Institute on Southeast Asia
  • Professor Leong Choon Heng

    There is no shortage of sustainability solutions or creative enterprises doing good for society and the environment... we may be closing in on a general solution.

    Professor Leong Choon Heng

    Director, Education and Social Progress Programme, JCI.
  • Derek Kok

    More attention needs to be paid to the underlying causes of stunting. 12 per cent of children living in urban low-cost flats had fewer than three meals a day.

    Derek Kok

    Research Analyst in "Stunting in Malaysia: Costs, Causes and Courses for Action

Highlights

Helping ASEAN effectively respond to global economic shifts

JCI Head Prof Shandre Mugan Thangavelu was recently invited to participate at the recent Regional Academic Workshop on Geo-economic Risks in ASEAN,

Harnessing Digital Transformation for Good : Asian Development Policy Report 2025 Presentation

Join us for an exclusive event to present the findings of the Asian Development Policy Report 2025, a new publication from the As

State-Led Development: FELDA Between Promise and Power

The Federal Land Development Authority (FELDA) is once again at the centre of Malaysia’s development debate.

Press: Prof Shandre Thangavelu and Prof Christopher Findlay on ASEAN's role amid US tariffs

In this op-ed for the Pacific Economic Cooperation Council, Prof Shandre Thangavelu and Professor Christopher Findlay write about the role of ASEAN

Towards a Soft Landing: How ASEAN Can Mitigate a Global Recession Amidst Trump's Tariffs

Trump's reciprocal tariffs are expected to have a devastating impact on the global economy, causing a significant downturn in US and global stock m

Image
ºìÐÓÊÓÆµ University JCI

Upcoming Events

No upcoming events are currently scheduled.