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Dealing with racism once and for all

Opinion Other By admin|March 7, 2017 |0

First published in themalaymailonline.com MARCH 22 ― “We are all Malaysians. This is the bond that unites us.” were Tunku Abdul Rahman’s words in his final broadcast to the nation as prime minister on August 30, 1970. This is the promise made duri [...]

IDEAS Study says Public Complaint Bureau needs to be removed to create independent Office of the Ombudsman

News Press Statements By admin|February 28, 2017 |0

Kuala Lumpur, 28 February 2017 – The Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs (IDEAS) has released a new paper calling for the creation of a new Office of the Ombudsman to replace the current Public Complaints Bureau (PCB or Biro Pengaduan Awa [...]

Policy Paper No. 37: Upgrading Democracy: ‘Soft Laws’ and The Ombudsman

policy Policy Ideas policyideas Publications By admin|February 27, 2017 |0

Policy Paper No. 37 Upgrading Democracy: ‘Soft Laws’ and The Ombudsman Democracy is being tested and assaulted on all fronts today. Southeast Asian countries like Philippines, Cambodia and Vietnam are increasingly becoming authoritarian. In t [...]

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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Policy Paper No. 36: A critical look into the Whistleblower Protection Act 2010

policy Policy Ideas policyideas Publications By admin|February 22, 2017 |0

Policy Paper No. 36 A critical look into the Whistleblower Protection Act 2010 Despite the introduction of the Whistleblower Protection Act 2010 (the Act), whistleblowing is still a rare occurrence in Malaysia. In fact, the annual report from [...]

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 [...]

Stop selling fake products

Opinion Other By admin|February 22, 2017 |0

By Wan Saiful Wan Jan for Sin Chew Daily, 25 Feb 2017 Have you ever bought fake products like fake branded watches or fake branded football jersey? D [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Media Statement: Statement on the Arrest and Charging of YB Lim Guan Eng

News Press Statements By admin|June 30, 2016 |0

MEDIA STATEMENT For immediate release Kuala Lumpur, 30 June 2016 – Penang’s Chief Minister YB Lim Guan Eng was arrested by the Malaysian Anti Corruption Commission (MACC) on 29 June 2016, following instructions from the Attorney General. Res [...]

IDEAS study: Parents from lower income households with autistic children face great financial constraints

News Press Statements By admin|June 21, 2016 |0

For immediate release Kuala Lumpur, 21 June 2016 – The financial strain on parents with autistic children is often overlooked despite it being a complex issue, says the Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs (IDEAS). In IDEAS’ la [...]