Our Work
Real insights from Malaysia’s cost of living landscape
National CPI Tracking System for Bank Negara Malaysia
We built a comprehensive price-tracking system that monitors 500+ consumer goods across 15 major categories in Malaysia. Over 18 months, we collected price data from 2,000+ retail points, identifying that food inflation peaked at 8.3% year-over-year in Q2 2023, significantly impacting lower-income households.
Food Price Inflation Research for Ministry of Domestic Trade
Analyzed food price movements across 12 months to understand supply chain impacts. We found that chicken prices fluctuated 15-20% seasonally, while imported dairy products showed steady 5% quarterly increases. Our research directly informed 3 policy interventions targeting price stability.
Household Expenditure Survey: Income Segmentation Study
Conducted surveys across 5,000 households in Kuala Lumpur, Penang, and Johor, breaking down spending patterns by income quintiles. We discovered that bottom 20% income groups spend 35% of their budget on food versus 15% for top earners, revealing critical purchasing power gaps that drive policy discussions.
Purchasing Power Parity Analysis for Financial Sector
We measured real purchasing power changes across income groups over 24 months, showing that middle-income earners lost 6% buying capacity while high-earners saw 2% gains. This analysis helped major banks adjust lending strategies and understand consumer credit stress points in their portfolios.
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