HOW WE WORK
How We Work to Advance Policy Through Research
Khazanah Research Institute (KRI) is nonprofit and nonpartisan. We believe that policy research should serve the public good—not political or financial interests. Every KRI study starts with one focus: creating better outcomes for Malaysians. We combine rigorous analysis with deep local understanding to produce research that policymakers can actually use.
Our Approach
Why You Can Trust KRI Research
We pursue KRI's mission to improve the well-being of the general population through research excellence guided by our core principles of rigor, relevance, and responsibility to the rakyat. Every aspect of our work is designed to ensure that our research and analysis meet the highest standards of quality and integrity.
Research Standards for National Impact
Our research undergoes rigorous quality assurance processes designed to ensure that every output is data-backed, methodologically sound, and policy-relevant. We maintain strict protocols to avoid conflicts of interest and ensure that our research serves the public interest above all else.
Transparency and Accessibility
KRI research is conducted with full transparency. We openly share our methodologies, data sources, and limitations. Our findings are made accessible to policymakers, academics, civil society, and the rakyat through multiple channels and formats, ensuring that knowledge serves those who need it most.
Malaysian Context, Global Standards
While our research methods meet international standards of excellence, our work is deeply rooted in Malaysian realities. We understand local contexts, cultural nuances, and the lived experiences of diverse Malaysian communities, ensuring our recommendations are both evidence-based and practically implementable,.
Our Research Principles
Rigor
We ground every analysis in sound methodologies, employ the most appropriate research methods for each question, and ensure our findings are reproducible and defensible. All research undergoes multiple levels of review to maintain the highest standards of scientific excellence.
Relevance
Our research agenda focuses on issues that matter most to the rakyat's well-being. We ensure our work is timely, actionable, and addresses real policy needs with practical recommendations that can be implemented within Malaysian institutional contexts.
Responsibility to the Rakyat
We conduct research for the Malaysian people, not special interests or partisan agendas. We maintain independence from political and commercial pressures while engaging with diverse communities to ensure our research reflects varied Malaysian perspectives and experiences.
Transparency
We document and report our research processes, limitations, and data sources clearly. Our methodologies, potential conflicts of interest, and findings are disclosed openly, and we make our research accessible through multiple formats to diverse audiences.
Integrity
We conduct research according to established ethical principles, avoid conflicts of interest, and maintain independence in our analysis. We acknowledge limitations honestly and stand by our findings regardless of their popularity or political implications.
Our Research Process
Listen& Design - Identifying What Matters
- Deep stakeholder mapping across government, civil society, and affected communities
- Cultural context analysis to understand local dynamics and sensitivities
- Methodology design that balances academic rigor with practical constraints
- Pilot testing to identify and resolve implementation challenges early
Collect & Analyze - Gathering Truth and Finding Patterns
- Thorough stakeholder analysis involving government, community organizations, and those impacted.
- Analyzing cultural contexts to grasp local dynamics and sensitivities.
- Designing methodologies that blend academic rigor with real-world limitations.
- Conducting pilot tests to uncover and address implementation issues early on.
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Create Solutions - Designing Policies That Actually Work
- In-depth analysis of stakeholders, including government bodies, community groups, and affected individuals.
- Examining cultural contexts to understand local dynamics and sensitivities better.
- Crafting methodologies that combine academic rigor with practical constraints.
- Implementing pilot tests to identify and resolve potential implementation challenges early.
Drive Impact - Turning Research Into Real Change
- We perform in-depth analyses of stakeholders, including government bodies, community groups, and individuals directly impacted.
- We delve into cultural contexts to better understand local dynamics and sensitivities.
- We create methodologies that combine academic rigor with practical constraints.
- We conduct pilot tests to uncover and tackle potential implementation challenges early in the process.
How We Achieve Impact
Research Publications and Commentaries Insights
Policy Engagement and Stakeholder Collaboration
Public Education and Awareness
