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[Talk] Just What Is A Productivity Commission, And...
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Apr
Date
1 Apr (Wednesday)
Time
Wed, 3:00 – 4:30 pm
Venue
Penang Institute, 10, Jalan Brown, Georgetown
George Town, Penang, Malaysia
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The event "[Talk] Just What Is A Productivity Commission, And Does Penang Need One?" is a public seminar scheduled for Wednesday, 1 April 2026, at the Penang Institute in George Town.
The talk explores the role of independent, statutory think tanks—known as Productivity Commissions—which are designed to foster economic debate and long-term planning.
Would you like to know more about registration requirements or other upcoming talks at the Penang Institute for April 2026?
Event Details
Key Discussion Topics
•Date & Time: Wednesday, 1 April 2026 | 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
•Venue: Penang Institute, 10-12 Jalan Brown, George Town, Penang
•Speaker: Michael Schaper, MComm, PhD, FAICD (Expert in public policy and research)
•Moderator: Dato' Dr Ooi Kee Beng, Executive Director of Penang Institute
•Registration: Tickets are typically available through Eventbrite.
•Definition & Function: What a Productivity Commission is and how it operates as an independent advisory body.
•Global Models: Insights from the original Australian Productivity Commission model and its adoption in other countries and states.
•Local Relevance: Lessons Penang can learn to improve its own state-level productivity, competitiveness, and economic performance.
Updated at 18 Mar 2026
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