Lead with Purpose: From ROI to ROV
The world is at a tipping point. Environmental degradation, wealth inequities, and social vulnerabilities are no longer distant concerns; they are direct threats to business and economic stability.
ASEAN Foresighting
Sunway IGSC team had the privilege to take part in the ASEAN Foresight Study jointly with the Academy of Sciences Malaysia on the future of ASEAN countries in terms of science, technology, innovation and economic (STIE) development (present to 2050). With active participation from various ASEAN…
10-10 MySTIE 2.0
In 2020, Sunway IGSC’s research team developed the Malaysian Science, Technology, Innovation, and Economic development framework, known as the 10-10 MySTIE — a model that connects 10 global Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) areas with 10 key socioeconomic drivers to enhance Malaysia’s…
Malaysia Blue Economy Blueprint Study
Sunway IGSC is contributing to the Malaysia Blue Economy Blueprint Study, a national initiative led in collaboration with the Academy of Sciences Malaysia and partner institutions to strengthen the competitiveness and sustainability of Malaysia’s blue economy sectors.
Transition of SMEs towards Planetary Health
Malaysia faces growing sustainability challenges such as flash floods, biodiversity loss, and public health concerns. In response, the government has launched initiatives like the Net-Zero Carbon Emissions target (2050), Climate Change Bill, and National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights (…
Joint Initiative on Integrating Planetary Health into Sustainable Business Strategy
Sunway IGSC, in collaboration with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) and the Sunway Centre for Planetary Health (SCPH), recently convened a multistakeholder focus group discussion to understand the ESG landscape among Malaysian SMEs.
Study on E-waste Circularity and Management in ASEAN
The Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) is an international organisation established in 2007 through an agreement among 16 heads of government at the 3rd East Asia Summit in Singapore.
Malaysia’s National Planetary Health Action Plan
The National Planetary Health Action Plan (NPHAP) is a nationwide initiative aimed at integrating planetary health principles into Malaysia’s policies and development plans through a Science, Technology, Innovation, and Economy (STIE)-driven approach.
Long-Term Macroeconomic Analysis and Forecasting for the Malaysian Economy
This project was launched to develop a robust and reliable long-term GDP forecasting model to support the country's economic stability, growth, and competitiveness. The team of experienced economists from Sunway IGSC tackled this challenge, recognising the vital importance of forecasting in…
Non-Radioactive Rare Earth Elements Business Model
Rare earth elements can be found in many day-to-day technologies, including smartphones, automotive, and the permanent magnets used in wind turbines and electric vehicles.
Marine Biodiversity and Protected Areas in Southeast Asia
This working paper provides an overview of the current landscape of marine protected areas (MPAs) in Southeast Asia (SEA). As a global repository of marine biodiversity and endemism, this region has also been rated as one of the most biotically threatened.
Assessment on the Sustainability of Tasik Chini Basin and Tasik Chini Biosphere Reserve
Tasik Chini is the first site in the country to be given the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve status.