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Whistleblowing in Malaysia low due to gaps in law?

News Video By admin|February 24, 2017 |0

In a recent report, the Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs (IDEAS) said although there are few laws that address the issue of whistle-blowing, there are sections in the Act that fail to provide adequate protections to whistleblowers and [...]

Wan Saiful Wan Jan and IDEAS Senior Fellow Dr. Maszlee Malik featured on “Tabbayun Trump, Wahabi & Islam: Apakah Hala Tujunya

News Video By admin|February 23, 2017 |0

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Whistleblowing in Malaysia low due to gaps in law says a study published by IDEAS

News Press Statements By admin|February 22, 2017 |0

Kuala Lumpur, 22 February 2017 – A new policy paper titled ” A critical look into the Whistleblower Protection Act 2010″ was released today by the Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs (IDEAS). Whistleblowing is the act of expo [...]

Asia Liberty Forum spotlights efforts to reduce barriers to prosperity in the region

News By admin|February 22, 2017 |0

February 13, 2017 Asia Liberty Forum brought together more than 225 leaders, advocates, and think tank professionals from 22 countries to explore the work being done to break do [...]

Study suggests that Malaysian public universities need freedom from government interference and financial autonomy in order to thrive

Press Statements By admin|February 21, 2017 |0

Kuala Lumpur, 20 February 2017 – According to research conducted by the Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs (IDEAS) universities need to have both administrative and financial [...]

Graduan ‘sederhana’

News By admin|February 20, 2017 |0

First published in hmetro.com.my Kebanyakan majikan meluahkan perasaan kecewa terhadap graduan baru lepasan institusi pengajian tinggi (IPT) kerana menganggap kualiti kerja mereka berada di tahap ‘sederhana,’ sekali gus menyebabkan hanya sejumlah [...]

Regional Assessment of ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Area (AANZFTA) Agreement

News By admin|February 17, 2017 |0

ASEAN has had a longstanding trade relationship with Australia and New Zealand particularly with the passing of the ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Area (AANZFTA) Agreement in 2010. This relationship has become increasingly important follow [...]

US Inauguration 2017: Animal Spirits Unleashed?

Audio By admin|February 16, 2017 |0

Published by BFM on the 20th January 2017 Catch Chief Operating Officer Tricia Yeoh’s interview on Donald Trump’s inauguration as President of the United States of America on BFM. The interview also features Tony Nash, Chief Economist, [...]

IDEAS Founding President says Transformasi Nasional 50 (TN50) has to be inclusive and non-partisan in order to succeed

News Press Statements By admin|February 10, 2017 |0

Kuala Lumpur, 8 February 2017 – The Transformasi Nasional 50 initiative (TN50) is right to focus on the young but the process should be run by a more trusted body, says YAM Tunku Zain al-Abidin Tuanku Muhriz, President of the Institute for Democr [...]

IDEAS Launches Online Signature Drive in Support of MACC’s Efforts to Combat Corruption

News Press Statements By admin|January 26, 2017 |0

Kuala Lumpur, 26 January 2017 – The Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs (IDEAS) launched an online signature drive under its #NyahKorupsi campaign to promote public support of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) in its efforts [...]

AMENDMENT TO PRIVATE HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS ACT (Act 555) MUST BE AIMED AT MAKING IT EASIER FOR PRIVATE SECTOR TO HELP GOVERNMENT IN BUILDING MALAYSIA’S TALENT POOL

News Press Statements By admin|January 12, 2017 |0

Kuala Lumpur, 12 January 2017 – Commenting on Dato’ Seri Idris Jusoh’s address at the Amanat Pendidikan Tinggi 2017 event held in Putrajaya this morning, IDEAS Chief Executive Wan Saiful Wan Jan said, “I congratulate the Ministry [...]

Media Statement: IDEAS Study Calls for a Separate and Independent Public Prosecutor

News Press Statements By admin|December 12, 2016 |0

Kuala Lumpur, 12 December 2016 – The Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs (IDEAS) released a new paper calling for a separate and independent Public Prosecutor. Titled “Separating the Attorney General and Public Prosecutor: Enhancing [...]