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Research projects and educational programmes exploring Malaysia’s inflation history

Historical Inflation Analysis
Research Programme

Historical Inflation Analysis: 1970–2023

We compiled 50+ years of Malaysia’s inflation data and identified five distinct economic cycles. Our analysis revealed how the 1973 oil shock and 1997 Asian financial crisis shaped monetary policy frameworks that persist today.

Scope: 50-year dataset, 12 research papers
Policy Response Framework
Educational Programme

Policy Response Framework Study

Delivered a 16-week professional development course to 85 government economists and central bank analysts. Participants studied how Bank Negara Malaysia responded to inflationary pressure between 1998–2008, comparing monetary tightening strategies with fiscal interventions.

Participants: 85 policy professionals, 16 weeks
Currency and Price Stability
Comparative Analysis

Currency Devaluation & Price Stability Trends

Examined how Malaysia’s 1998 currency crisis affected domestic prices and purchasing power across three decades. This work helps investors and business leaders understand the long-term relationship between exchange rates and consumer inflation.

Coverage: 1985–2020, 8 economic sectors analysed
Business Implications
Business Workshop

Inflation Patterns for Business Strategy

Ran quarterly workshops for 120+ business professionals on how to interpret historical inflation patterns when making pricing and investment decisions. Covered three case studies from the 1980s, 2000s, and 2010s showing real-world applications.

Audience: 120+ professionals, 4 workshops annually

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