PNB Insights is a thought leadership column produced by the joint collaboration between Permodalan Nasional Berhad (PNB) and its subsidiary PNB Research Institute Sdn Bhd (PNBRI). The aim of this column is to discuss socio economic issues or trends in the local or international front, with a view to provide greater understanding of these topics in the context of today’s ever-changing landscape and environment.
WE NEED WALKABILITY FOR A RESILIENT CITY
The term "walkability" describes how friendly a city or a neighbourhood is to pedestrian activity...
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RETHINKING HOW TO PREPARE FOR YOUR OLD AGE
Preparing for one’s silver years can feel daunting and too far down the road ahead, especially for young adults ...
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COP27 EXPERIENCE IN SHARM EL-SHEIKH, EGYPT (8/11 – 15/11)
Before COP27 had even begun, it was already facing high expectations to follow through on the momentum build in ...
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TO “HOPE” OR NOT TO “HOPE” (Part 1)
Reality check: buying a residential property in Malaysia is pretty much impossible for the average or the median Malaysian...
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THE ''ABC's'' of ESG: Demystifying The Shift
As Covid-19 health crisis has turned into a global economic crisis, putting at risk the health, jobs and incomes of ...
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Employment: The Unequal Impacts of The Covid-19 Crisis on Vulnerable Malaysian Workers, is Sustainability The Answer?
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FINTECH IN MALAYSIA: Braving the odds to ride the wave
The development of fintech in Malaysia has been facilitated by a conducive regulatory environment which...
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CLIMBING THE CLIMATE CALAMITY CHASM
The increment of temperature above 1.5°C will cause more heatwaves, extreme rainstorms, water shortages and drought...
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