Dr Lee Hwok-Aun is Senior Fellow of the Regional Economic Studies Programme, and Co-coordinator of the Malaysia Studies Programme at ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute. He was previously Senior Lecturer in development studies at the University of Malaya.
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Beyond Autonomy: The Ripple Effects of Sabah Elections on Federal Power
Lee Hwok-Aun|Adib Zalkapli
Pakatan Harapan’s poor performance at the Sabah state elections has weakened its bargaining power vis-à-vis ruling coalitions in Sabah and Sarawak. It will need their support to form the next federal government.
All That Money Cannot Buy: Patterns of Satisfaction in Malaysia’s Happiness Index
Lee Hwok-Aun
Malaysia’s Happiness Index shows that ploughing resources into health, family life, education and faith yields dividends.
Floating Prices, Fearing Backlash: Economics and Politics of Malaysia’s Petrol Subsidy Reform
Lee Hwok-Aun
Malaysia’s persistently narrow tax base and declining oil and gas revenue underscore the case for fuel subsidy reform. The Long Read assesses the political context and constraints that shape the policy options available to Anwar Ibrahim’s Madani administration.
The 13th Malaysia Plan: Distinctive and Difficult Aspirations
Lee Hwok-Aun
The 13th Malaysia Plan focuses on the need to thrive based on economic complexity. While the term is fairly new, the challenges of transitioning the economy to a higher value-added one remain the same.
Malaysia Must Address Ailing Security of its Ageing Society
Lee Hwok-Aun
Malaysia’s retirement fund system is ailing and will not serve the retirement needs of the populace adequately. It is time to consider a basic pension scheme.