Social Media Research
The Observatory
Mapping sentiment and discourse in Malaysian social media. Contextual classification of comments across languages and code-switched speech.
Published Analyses
Rohingya Refugee — Sentiment Analysis
AI-powered classification of Facebook comments on a viral SAYS.com article, with contextual understanding of Malay dismissals and sarcastic positivity.
Johor PRN 2022 vs GE15 — Electoral Analysis
Seat-by-seat comparison of the Johor state election (March 2022) and the federal election (November 2022) — tracking flips, turnout surges, and the urban–rural split.
Malaysia Job Loss 2026 — Labour Market Analysis
Dashboard, infographic, and policy brief on Malaysia's 2026 retrenchment surge, the people affected, and the gaps in the safety net.
FIFA World Cup Ticket Prices — Sports Economics Analysis
Dashboard, infographic, and analysis brief on World Cup ticket inflation, affordability gaps, and the 2026 dynamic-pricing shock.
MOH Hospital Fee Reform — Revenue Forecast
Hypothetical policy model forecasting Malaysia outpatient fee reform, restricted-goods surcharge mechanics, and frontliner welfare funding.