Curriculum Vitae

DR. MOHD KHAIRI BIN ISMAIL

Post Doctoral Research Fellow
  • Department of Research Synergy
  • khairiismail
  • 0379673766

BIOGRAPHY

Dr. Mohd Khairi bin Ismail is a respected Malaysian economist, researcher, and academic who currently serves as a Senior Lecturer at the Faculty of Business and Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Cawangan Terengganu. With over 15 years of experience in higher education and research, Dr. Khairi has made significant contributions in the fields of development economics, environmental economics, and poverty studies. He is also a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Ungku Aziz Centre for Development Studies (UAC), University of Malaya—an institution known for championing inclusive and sustainable development research. A First-Class Honours graduate in Economics from Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM), Dr. Khairi later earned his PhD in Environment and Development (Economics) from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM). His academic journey reflects a deep commitment to interdisciplinary research addressing socio-economic issues affecting the B40 community, urban poverty, and sustainable livelihoods. His scholarly work has been published in more than 60 journals, proceedings, and book chapters, with multiple publications indexed in Scopus and Web of Science (WoS).  Dr. Khairi has received numerous recognitions and academic awards, including the best paper award and multiple gold medals for innovation in research and teaching. His policy-based research has received grants from national research bodies, especially in projects related to community well-being, Islamic social finance, and urban resilience. In addition, he is an editorial board member for SAGE Open and reviewer for several national and international journals. His expertise has also earned him frequent invitations to media appearances, both in print and broadcast. Dr. Khairi has been featured on RTM and RTM Radio, offering expert commentary on national issues such as the cost of living, national budget, SST vs GST, and inflation. He has also contributed opinion pieces and interviews to major newspapers including Berita Harian, Utusan Malaysia, Sinar Harian, and The Star. His media engagements are characterized by a balanced, data-driven, and policy-relevant approach that bridges the gap between academia and the public.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

  • DEVELOPMENT ECONOMICS AND QUANTITY SURVEYING
    Applied Science And Technology, Quantity Surveying, Economics In Quantity Surveying
  • DEVELOPMENT ECONOMICS
    Social Sciences, Development Studies, Fundamental In Development Studies
  • BASIC ECONOMETRICS
    Applied Social Science And Humanities, Economics, Econometrics
  • BUSINESS ECONOMICS
    Applied Social Science And Humanities, Business, Business Studies

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

  • PhD.EnvDev, (ALAM SEKITAR DAN PEMBANGUNAN)
    Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (ukm)
  • MEc, (Economics)
    Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (ukm)
  • B.Ec.(Hons), (Economics)
    Universiti Utara Malaysia (uum)

AWARD AND STEWARDSHIP

  • Best Presenter
    2024, ICBISEA 2024,  (International)
  • Innovation Silver Award
    2024, UiTM,  (International)

PUBLICATIONS

Article in Journal
  1. Factors Influencing Purchase Intention Towards Smartphone Brands in Indonesia
  2. Mohammad, A., Abdullah, Z., Omar, M. K., & Ismail, M. K. (2025). Driving Organisational Success Through EA: A Recent Systematic Review. International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Management Practices, 8 (29), 14-32
ESCI
  1. Ismail, Mohd Khairi; Zailani, Suhaiza Hanim Mohamad; Muhamad, Muhamad Zahid; Alias, Nurul Ashikin; Zailani, Muhammad Nooraiman (2025). Exploring the Multidimensional Poverty Index: National and Children's Dimensions in Malaysia, WORLD. 6(1). doi:10.3390/world6010030
Scopus
  1. Ismail M.K., Zailani S.H.M., Ahmad N., Sabarudin N.A., Fadullah M.F.A. (2025). EVALUATING AND ENHANCING SUSTAINABLE LIVELIHOODS OF URBAN IMPOVERISHED GROUPS IN KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA, Planning Malaysia. 23(2), 14-25. doi:10.21837/pm.v23i36.1699
  2. Ismail M.K., Zailani S.H.M., Sabarudin N.A., Ghazali R., Siwar C. (2025). AGROPOLITAN PLANNING AS A STRATEGY FOR PROMOTING SUSTAINABLE LIVING AMONG RURAL POOR COMMUNITIES: EMPIRICAL EVIDENCE, Planning Malaysia. 23(1), 16-29. doi:10.21837/pm.v23i35.1660
Books
  1. Siwar, C., Hassan, A. A. G., & Ismail, M. K. (Eds.). (2025). Pembangunan luar bandar dan pembasmian kemiskinan. Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka.
  2. Golam Hassan, A. A., Siwar, C., & Ismail, M. K. (2024, 30 Oktober). Pembangunan lestari dan pembasmian kemiskinan [Buku]. JendelaDBP. ISBN 9789834946531. Diperoleh melalui Shopee Malaysia: https://shopee.com.my/PEMBANGUNAN-LESTARI-DAN-PEMBASMIAN-KEMISKINAN i.1128686633.25139552517 dewan.selangor.gov.my +6
Chapter in Books
  1. Ismail, M. K., Mohamad Zailani, S. H., Ahmad Fadullah, M. F., & Sabarudin, N. A. (2025). Agropolitan as a mechanism towards sustainable living of rural poor communities. In I. Qasem (Ed.), Studies in Systems, Decision and Control (Vol. 607). Springer.
Other Publications
  1. Berita Harian Malaysia. (2025, 26 Jun). MADANI Rakyat 2025: Menoktahkan Kemiskinan Sabah . PressReader. https://www.pressreader.com/malaysia/berita-harian-malaysia/20250626/281633901221834 - Mass Media(newspaper,radio,tv,popular Magazine)
  2. Berita Harian. (2025, Februari 8). ECRL jadikan luar bandar lebih menarik untuk pelabur. https://www.bharian.com.my/rencana/komentar/2025/02/1365470/ecrl-jadikan-luar-bandar-lebih-menarik-untuk-pelabur - Mass Media(newspaper,radio,tv,popular Magazine)
  3. Berita Harian. (2025, Mac 10). Lemah uruskan kewangan punca ramai penjawat awam bankrap. Berita Harian. https://www.bharian.com.my/berita/nasional/2025/03/1370781/lemah-uruskan-kewangan-punca-ramai-penjawat-awam-bankrap - Mass Media(newspaper,radio,tv,popular Magazine)
  4. Godaan mewah yang tak pasti. (2025, Mac 4). Harian Metro. https://www.hmetro.com.my/rencana/2025/03/1192987/godaan-mewah-yang-tak-pasti - Mass Media(newspaper,radio,tv,popular Magazine)
  5. Ismail, M. K. (2025, Februari 22). Influencers and dropout rates. Malay Mail. https://www.malaymail.com/news/what-you-think/2025/02/22/influencers-and-dropout-rates-mohd-khairi-ismail/167548 sinardaily.my +5 malaymail.com +5 newswav. - Mass Media(newspaper,radio,tv,popular Magazine)
  6. Ismail, M. K. B. (2025, 21 Jun). Di mana kerangka mengurus kemiskinan kanak kanak? Berita RTM. https://berita.rtm.gov.my/laporan-khas/kolum/senarai-berita-kolumnis/senarai-artikel/di-mana-kerangka-mengurus-kemiskinan-kanak-kanak - Mass Media(newspaper,radio,tv,popular Magazine)
  7. Ismail, M. K. (2025, 23 Januari). Bagaimana AI akan mengubah dunia pekerjaan. RTM Berita. Diperoleh daripada https://berita.rtm.gov.my/laporan-khas/kolum/senarai-berita-kolumnis/senarai-artikel/bagaimana-ai-akan-mengubah-dunia-pekerjaan - Mass Media(newspaper,radio,tv,popular Magazine)
  8. Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM). (2025, Jun 29). Berita tengah hari – Semakan SST; Bantuan [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cw2cNz2SVqg - Mass Media(newspaper,radio,tv,popular Magazine)
  9. https://malaysiagazette.com/2025/06/28/tangani-kemiskinan-generasi-muda-bukan-sekadar-peluang-pendidikan-ekonomi-gig/ - Mass Media(newspaper,radio,tv,popular Magazine)
  10. Apa senjata kita untuk lawan penyangak maya. (2024, Desember ?). Harian Metro. https://www.hmetro.com.my/rencana/2024/12/1169304/apa-senjata-kita-untuk-lawan-penyangak-may - Mass Media(newspaper,radio,tv,popular Magazine)
  11. Berita Harian. (2024, November 12). Rangka program lindungi warga emas, siap siaga hadapi negara menua. https://www.bharian.com.my/rencana/komentar/2024/11/1326682/rangka-program-lindungi-warga-emas-siap-siaga-hadapi-negara-menua - Mass Media(newspaper,radio,tv,popular Magazine)
  12. Berita Harian. (2024, November 15). Kemiskinan pelbagai dimensi menjerut kumpulan miskin bandar B40. Berita Harian. https://www.bharian.com.my/rencana/komentar/2024/11/1318744/kemiskinan-pelbagai-dimensi-menjerut-kumpulan-miskin-bandar-b40 - Mass Media(newspaper,radio,tv,popular Magazine)
  13. Ismail, M. K. (2024, Oktober 16). Realiti golongan B40 menjelang Belanjawan 2025. RTM. https://berita.rtm.gov.my/laporan-khas/kolum/senarai-berita-kolumnis/senarai-artikel/realiti-golongan-b40-menjelang-belanjawan-2025 - Mass Media(newspaper,radio,tv,popular Magazine)
  14. Ismail, M. K. (2024, 26 November). Siapkah kita menuju negara tua menjelang 2030? RTM Berita. Diperoleh daripada https://berita.rtm.gov.my/laporan-khas/kolumnis/senarai-berita-kolumnis/senarai-artikel/siapkah-kita-menuju-negara-tua-menjelang-2030 - Mass Media(newspaper,radio,tv,popular Magazine)
  15. Ismail, M. K., & Amri, M. I. (2024, 16 Disember). Takaful bukan sekadar instrumen kewangan. RTM Berita. Diperoleh daripada Portal Berita RTM: https://berita.rtm.gov.my/laporan-khas/kolum/senarai-berita-kolumnis/senarai-artikel/takaful-bukan-sekadar-instrumen-kewangan - Mass Media(newspaper,radio,tv,popular Magazine)
  16. Mohd Khairi Ismail (2024, 5 November). Siapa sebenarnya layak digelar T15? Kosmo!. Diperoleh daripada https://www.kosmo.com.my/2024/11/05/siapa-sebenarnya-layak-digelar-t15/ - Mass Media(newspaper,radio,tv,popular Magazine)

PAPER PRESENTED

ORAL PRESENTER
  1. Agropolitan as A Mechanism Towards Sustainable Living of Rural Poor Communities, THE 1ST INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON BUSINESS, INNOVATION, SOCIAL SCIENCES, ECONOMICS AND ACCOUNTING (ICBISEA) 202, Universitas Muamadiyah Riau (International) (28 Nov 2024 - 29 Nov 2024)

ACADEMIC/ PROF. SERVICES

Evaluation
  1. (2025) Geran Penyelidikan Poverty Research Lab@uac 3.0, University, (Internal Assessor)
  2. (2025) Student Research Day (srd) 2025, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, National, (Internal Evaluator)
  3. (2025) Student Research Day (srd) 2025, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, National, (Internal Evaluator)
  4. (2025) Factors Influencing Consumers’ Intention to Adopt Takaful Products in Somalia: Extension of Diffusion of Innovation Theory, International, (Reviewer)
  5. (2025) Zakat Management for Bengkalis Economic Transformation: a Comprehensive Empowerment Strategy, National, (Reviewer)
  6. (2025) Fbmp Research Colloquium (frc) 5.0 2025, National, (External Evaluator)
  7. (2025) Poverty Mobility, Intergenerational Transmission of Poverty Among Mothers in Persistent Poverty, and Factors Associated With Their Young Adult Children's Material Hardship, International, (Reviewer)
  8. (2025) Jemputan Ke Karaganda University of Kazpotrebsoyuz Untuk Memberikan Kuliah Kepada Pelajar, Pelajar Sarjana dan Pelajar Doktoral, Serta Turut Bekerjasama Dalam Menghasilkan Tugasan Multimedia Pendidikan, Mengaturkan Latihan Untuk Guru, Menerbit Artikel Ilmiah dan Menyertai Program Ilmiah, International, (External Assessor)
  9. (2025) Factors Influencing Consumers’ Intention to Adopt Takaful Products in Somalia: Extension of Diffusion of Innovation Theory, International, (Reviewer)
  10. (2025) Pemeriksaan Tesis Pelajar Ijazah Sarjana [fssk], Universiti Malaysia Sabah, University, (External Examiner)
  11. (2024) Pelantikan Sebagai Pemeriksa Luar Tesis, Program Sarjana Sains, University, (Internal Examiner)
  12. (2024) Pertandingan Esei Pembasmian Kemiskinan 1.0, Pusat Pengajian Pembangunan Ungku Aziz (uac), University, (Internal Assessor)
Contribution to event
  1. (2025) Ungku Aziz, Gerakan Koperasi dan Pemerkasaan Ekonomi Bumiputera, University, (Panelist/Moderator)
  2. (2025) "malaysia Sponsored Resolution (52/8) On Promotion of Human Rights & Sdg At The Human Rights Council. Implications for Effectively Addressing Poverty & Inequality in Malaysia", University, (Panelist/Moderator)
  3. (2025) "melangkaui Angka: Menyingkap Realiti Kemiskinan Pelbagai Dimensi", University, (Panelist/Moderator)
  4. (2024) Finance, Economy, and Business Day, National, (Panelist/Moderator)
  5. (2024) Seminar Ungku Aziz 1.0 Yang Bertemakan “kajian Kemiskinan Daripada Multidimensi, University, (Panelist/Moderator)
Media appearance
  1. (2025) Rundingan Tarif as : Malaysia Matang, Berprinsip Lindung Kepentingan Nasional, National, (Interview)
  2. (2025) Panel- Semakan Sst ; Bantu Rancang Perbelanjaan Negara Lebih Telus - Https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cw2cnz2svqg, National, (Interview)
  3. (2025) Hello Selangor E-duit ; Selangor Fm; Kemiskinan dan Sara Hidup: Realiti dan Solusi, National, (Panelist/Moderator)
  4. (2025) Lima dan Komuniti: Impak Sosial dan Ekonomi, National, (Panelist/Moderator)
  5. (2025) Berita Rtm: Lima'25: Ekonomi Komuniti Tempatan Catat Peningkatan Sehingga 75 Peratus, National, (Interview)

COURSE ATTENDED

External Course
INTERNATIONAL
  1. OPHI Summer School 2023: Multidimensional Poverty Measurement & Analysis, Universidad De Los Andes., Bogotá, Colombia, (04 Jul 2023 - 14 Jul 2023)