The Jeffrey Cheah Institute on Southeast Asia (JCI) was established in March 2014 as an independent public policy think tank, based in Sunway University on the outskirts of Kuala Lumpur.
JCI experts engage with the public through its regular events, serving as a bridge between academia, policymakers and stakeholders for finding common paths and for breaking new ground.
Our mission is to develop efficient and equitable solutions to the region’s most pressing development problems. We are grouped into three sections: economic studies, governance studies, and social progress & education.
More than ever, there is a pressing need for policy specialists with theoretical knowledge, technical knowledge and implementation abilities. JCI intends to raise the next generation of leaders through our postgraduate programmes.
JCI administers the Jeffrey Cheah Travel Grants to allow Sunway-affiliated researchers and Harvard scholars to travel between both institutions for research, knowledge-sharing and cross-cultural communication.
Using their expertise, JCI fellows contribute to the public discourse through their own media appearances, columns and citations in the news.
Whether “sustainability” is at the heart of post pandemic investment choices will determine whether we can truly rebuild forward more resilient and sustainable economies. Prof Yeah Kim Leng speaks at the jointly organised forum with ICMR.
Professor Woo Wing Thye discusses the upcoming National Solutions Forum (NSF) as a showcase for the most impactful solutions to Malaysia's SDG-related challenges.
Prof Shandre Thangavelu helps us to understand the stakes underlying RCEP as a regional trade agreement coming into force.
Dr Woo Wing Thye helps us to understand who will benefit from the disaster relief measures and how Budget 2022 could do better with a little tweaking.
KiniTV speaks to economist Dr Woo Wing Thye to better understand how the budget can benefit SMEs and some of the opportunities missed by the government in helping this sector to recover.
Prof Woo Wing Thye, JCI President, is interviewed by Phoenix TV on his views on the recent Sino-US trade and currency negotiations.
SMEs are among the most vulnerable in this crisis despite recovery measures and progress in some countries. Prof. Thangavelu discusses the factors that could enhance the participation of SMEs in the GVC.
Prof Reuben Clements talks about sustainable forest and methods to keep them intact
Is the question of legitimacy still important today, as it was 100 days ago? And what does stability mean for the governance of the country? Prof Wong Chin Huat explains.
Prof Woo Wing Thye, JCI President, is interviewed by Pheonix TV on his views on the recent US Presidential Elections 2020 and what it means for USA and Asia.