Reviving the Case Study Approach to Research and Policy in Malaysia

Published on 06 May 2025

In our new edition of KSInsights, Dr Teo Lee Ken argues that there needs to be a revival of the case study approach in Malaysia’s research and policymaking to address gaps left by an over-reliance on quantitative data.

Dr Ken stresses the value of qualitative, community-based, and long-term studies in understanding local realities and informing more effective, humane policies. The current state of research lacks depth and contextual insight, weakening national development strategies.