EMIR Research’s Education and Social Policy Directorate will conduct research on domestic social policies in Malaysia, including a special focus on education. Our columns and research papers will aim to encourage sustainable social policies that prioritise genuine impact on Malaysian lives, as well as chart a path to achieving the highest possible standards of holistic education in Malaysia.
Education and Social Policy
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Vaping: Behind The Smokescreen of Smoking Cessation and Healthier Alternative
The existence of e-cigarettes seems to have merely shifted users from one addiction to another—from traditional cigarettes to e-cigarettes.
By Chia Chu Hang -
Empowering Malaysia’s Future: A Youth-Centric Approach to P/CVE
Youth empowerment and involvement in P/CVE remain integral to consolidating national resilience against violent extremism.
By Avyce Heng -
Breaking the Chains of Economic Violence: Policy Recommendations for Empowering Women
Women empowerment aims not just for equality with men, but for equity, recognising the different needs and challenges of both genders in terms of well-being, finances, and education.
By Jachintha Joyce Devasagayam Jayakumar -
Global Innovation Index 2024: Linking Education to the Persistent Innovation Input-Output Gap
If anything, our result in GII 2024 is the prime example of how investment does not necessarily lead to successful output.
By Chia Chu Hang -
Urgent intervention is needed to address the well-being of teachers
Creating a respectful and inclusive workplace can help teachers feel empowered and satisfied with their jobs.
By Jachintha Joyce Devasagayam Jayakumar -
The critical need for social media to be subject to greater regulation
The new regulation should usher in a more safe or amiable environment for everyone.
By Jason Loh -
The Bajau Laut Dilemma
Not everyone will agree to accept the Bajau Laut as Malaysians, but we should not continue ignoring their plight.
By Chia Chu Hang -
SPM absenteeism: The end result of mismatch between education sector and job market
The trend of skipping tertiary education in favour of earlier employment for financial gain or a higher starting salary, has become skipping SPM or potentially the upper secondary education as a whole.
By Chia Chu Hang -
Health Literacy And Preventative Care: Reducing the Burden On Healthcare Systems
Poor health literacy leads to inadequate patient education and engagement, creating significant health risks and hidden challenge within the healthcare system.
By Jachintha Joyce Devasagayam Jayakumar -
Harvesting Genius: Unravelling the Complex Dance of Brain Drain
As a result, the government faces lower, riskier, and unsustainable revenue, making it even more challenging to adequately support deteriorating sectors critical to human development and quality of life, such...
By Rais Hussin -
The Future Economy: Reinventing Malaysian Educational System
High-velocity leadership demands a focus on swift discovery—embracing incremental, immersive, and high-speed approaches that introduce novelty in small increments rather than relying solely on planned design.
By Rais Hussin -
Enhancing Language Retention and Proficiency Through Multilingualism and Effective Teaching Methods
Only by embracing multilingualism can our nation move forward to become one of the most competitive nations and align itself with global trends in education.
By Chia Chu Hang -
Beyond the Screen: Exploring the Dark Side of Internet Addiction Among Youths
Excessive internet usage, lacking control, can result in addiction.
By Jachintha Joyce Devasagayam Jayakumar -
Malaysian Brain Drain: Voices Echoing Through Research
As Malaysian brain drain is not a new issue, neither in its presence nor in its severity over decades, by now Malaysia might be struck, by the phenomenon of chain...
By Rais Hussin -
Secondary School Education: Managing Their Academic Performance And Mental Health
Rather than stopping short at academic performance and co-curriculum activities, we should also take care of our youths’ mental health and enhance their resilience.
By Chia Chu Hang
