Governance Studies

   Development

Peace, justice, effective, accountable and inclusive institutions are at the core of sustainable development.

    Policy-relevant

Our governance studies provides policy-relevant research aimed at strengthening governance, democracy and inclusivity across the region.

Latest Publications

Related Events

Sorry no result were found for your search.

Related Op-Eds/Press Coverage

Wuhan virus: Uproar in Malaysia over outbreak takes on racial, xenophobic tones

Governance Studies Press
Prof. James Chin comments on Malaysian reactions to the COVID-19 outbreak.

Mahathir Mohamad, Malaysia’s Prime Minister, Resigns

Governance Studies Press
Prof. James Chin remarks, “The wonderful thing for Mahathir is that it is impossible for him to lose because heads he wins, tails he wins.”

Improved graft perception score welcome, but more must be done - observers

Governance Studies Press
Prof. James Chin noted that the score reflected public support for crackdowns on cases involving those from the previous political regime.

Should Dr M be made a mentor minister?

Governance Studies Press
Prof Yeah Kim Leng said the uncertainty over the government transition was unsettling the business community, giving Malaysia poor risk assessments.

Anwar in dilemma over calls to sack Zuraida, says analyst

Governance Studies Press
Prof. James Chin weighs in on the feud between PKR president Anwar Ibrahim and vice-president Zuraida Kamaruddin.

20-year concession extension for PLUS Malaysia a positive trade-off; 18% discount still viable – report

Governance Studies Press
Prof. Yeah Kim Leng thinks that the government's decision on not selling PLUS berhad is is part of a plan to not burden the public with cost-of-living pressure.