This article presents my perspective on economics during my time as a Malaysian student in Australia.

Examines why institutional quality, rather than religious identity alone, shapes governance outcomes across Muslim-majority countries, demonstrating how accountable institutions and effective public policy underpin inclusive, sustainable and long-term economic development.

Explores how governance quality, institutional reform and anti-corruption measures contribute to sustainable economic development, poverty reduction and long-term national prosperity.

Developed during the earliest phase of the COVID-19 economic shock, this analysis advanced domestic and family tourism as an immediate stabilisation strategy for Malaysia’s tourism economy, supported by targeted relief for accommodation providers, travel operators and tourism-linked businesses.

Examines the cash flow constraints faced by Malaysian SMEs during the COVID-19 economic disruption and proposes policy measures to improve liquidity, business sustainability and economic recovery (Also Published In: The Sun Daily (Print Edition).

Advocates greater transparency in Malaysia's private healthcare pricing through clearer medical fee disclosure, stronger consumer protection and improved regulatory accountability. The article argues that transparent pricing empowers patients, strengthens public trust and supports a more efficient healthcare system.

This publication examines Malaysia's structural dependence on food imports and argues for long-term reforms to strengthen domestic agricultural production, improve food resilience and enhance national self-sufficiency. Written before the global supply-chain disruptions that followed, its themes remain highly relevant to contemporary discussions on food security, inflation and strategic resilience.

Examines the structural drivers of Malaysia's currency strength, arguing that sustainable Ringgit appreciation depends on productivity growth, institutional reform and sound macroeconomic fundamentals rather than short-term market interventions.

Produced for ParliWomen Malaysia's Women Crush Wednesdays series, this educational publication profiles Dato' Ambiga Sreenevasan and her contribution to human rights, justice, democracy and electoral reform in Malaysia. Researched by Alissa Azizi, the publication formed part of ParliWomen Malaysia's wider public education and women's leadership content.