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    • Solving Asia’s Development Problems

      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.

    • About Us
      • Introduction
      • Governance
      • Opportunities
    • People
      • Head
      • Staff
      • External Fellows
  • Events
    • Making The Right Connections

      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.

    • Seminar, Talks & Workshops
      • Upcoming Events
      • Previous Events
    • 17th EAEA Convention
      • Overview
      • About the EAEA
      • Instructions for Authors
      • Registration & Payment
      • Host & Venue
      • Contact Organiser
  • Research
    • Efficient and Equitable Solutions

      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.

    • Research Pillars
      • Economic Studies
      • Governance Studies
      • Education & Social Progress
      • Special Studies
    • Output
      • Publications
      • Working Papers
      • Policy Briefs
      • Asian Economic Papers
  • Programmes
    • Training for the Future

      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.

    • Master in Public Policy
      • About The MPP
      • Programme Brochure
      • Application
    • Master in Sustainable Development
      • About the MSDM
  • Grant
    • Bridging World-Class Institutions

      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.

    • Jeffrey Cheah Travel Grant
      • About the Grant
      • Scholars
    • Application Process
      • How to Apply
      • Download Form
  • Media
    • Making The Headlines

      Using their expertise, JCI fellows contribute to the public discourse through their own media appearances, columns and citations in the news.

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      • JCI-JSC Compass
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The MOU – Why It Will Transform Malaysian Politics

Minister YB Dato Sri Wan Junaidi will explain how and why the MOU may transform Malaysian politics for good and enhance stability and democracy.

The MOU – Why It Will Transform Malaysian PoliticsYi Jian2022-05-12T15:32:58+08:00

Not naming CM-designate could cost PH, say analysts

Prof Wong Chin Huat said with PM Muhyiddin putting politics before the pandemic, it may just make him an easier target at the next general election.

Not naming CM-designate could cost PH, say analystsStudent Helpers Interns only2022-01-03T15:45:31+08:00

JCI-JSC-ASLI Webinar: Change of Tides? – Germany’s 2021 Election Explained

For this election, how do the tides change and what trends and endeavours explain such change? What were the strategy debates that led to the positioning of German parties- and what can we learn from this?

JCI-JSC-ASLI Webinar: Change of Tides? – Germany’s 2021 Election ExplainedDanesh2021-10-08T17:44:32+08:00

ASLI Webinar: MOU – A Pathway to Transformation and Stability?

Will the first ever Malaysian "Memorandum of Understanding for Transformation and Political Stability" work to transform and professionalise its Parliament?

ASLI Webinar: MOU – A Pathway to Transformation and Stability?Yi Jian2021-09-16T12:14:25+08:00

A Roadmap for Parliamentary Reform For and Beyond The Pandemic

YB Azalina Othman Said outlines a roadmap of parliamentary reform that the new government should undertake to better fight Covid-19 and professionalise Malaysian politics.

A Roadmap for Parliamentary Reform For and Beyond The PandemicYi Jian2021-08-30T16:34:48+08:00

JSC hosts SDG Webinar Series: (7 July) Should the Parliament be a Fulltime Institution?

JSC and Prof Wong Chin Huat hosts a range of speakers, inclusive of Malaysian Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Datuk Seri Azalina Othman, to discuss professionalising the duties of members of parliament.

JSC hosts SDG Webinar Series: (7 July) Should the Parliament be a Fulltime Institution?Yi Jian2021-07-02T10:48:37+08:00

Possible Warisan-PBS tie-up has tongues wagging in Sabah

Prof Wong Chin Huat believes Warisan’s preference to partner with PBS has nothing to do with PBS being a local party and UMNO not being local.

Possible Warisan-PBS tie-up has tongues wagging in SabahStudent Helpers Interns only2021-09-13T15:15:45+08:00

PM’s youth advisory group won’t quell discontent, says analyst

Prof Wong Chin Huat said even the proposed prime minister-level youth advisory group, will do little to quell unhappiness over the government’s performance.

PM’s youth advisory group won’t quell discontent, says analystStudent Helpers Interns only2021-09-13T15:12:56+08:00

Analysts: What does redelineation exercise really achieve? Do we really need more MPs?

Prof Wong Chin Huat said corrections to the electoral distribution would see 19 more parliamentary seats added to Selangor, four more for Kelantan and five for Terengganu.

Analysts: What does redelineation exercise really achieve? Do we really need more MPs?Student Helpers Interns only2021-09-13T15:18:22+08:00

Online petitions don’t always show results

Prof Wong Chin Huat says while the impact of online petitions is waning, their recent mushrooming exemplifies the desire to take ownership of politics.

Online petitions don’t always show resultsStudent Helpers Interns only2021-09-13T15:31:38+08:00
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