Nicholas Khaw

About Nick: i am an economist based in malaysia. I write about ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND POLITICAL ECONOMY, while sneaking in a pop culture reference or two.

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Apr 6
Apr 6 The Dark Knight and Malaysia’s Upcoming ASEAN Chairmanship

Taking the position as chair of Asean in 2025 requires some prioritisation of what is a national issue versus what is a regional or even global issue. Climate, electrification, food, regional geopolitical security, may be some of these issues, but what else?

May 8
May 8 Why Focusing on Cost of Living is Misguided

Nicholas Khaw

Malaysia, Policy, Wealth Inequality, Capitalism

Highly paid foreign workers (interchangeable with expatriates) do not consume the same things that the median Malaysian consumes.

About Nick: i am an economist based in malaysia. I write about ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND POLITICAL ECONOMY, while sneaking in a pop culture reference or two.

Apr 6 Apr 6 The Dark Knight and Malaysia’s Upcoming ASEAN Chairmanship

May 8 May 8 Why Focusing on Cost of Living is Misguided

Apr 6
Apr 6 The Dark Knight and Malaysia’s Upcoming ASEAN Chairmanship

May 8
May 8 Why Focusing on Cost of Living is Misguided