About IDEAS

The institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs (IDEAS)

is a nonprofit research institute based in Malaysia dedicated to promoting solutions to public policy challenges. Our work is independent of vested interests and partisan influences.

Purpose

Purpose

Our purpose is to build a better Malaysia for all

Vision

Vision

We envision a nation that upholds liberty and justice

Mission

Mission

Our mission is to conduct evidence based public policy research to stimulate critical discourse

Our work focuses on three overarching missions:

  • Advancing a competitive economy,
  • Ensuring trust in institutions, and
  • Promoting an inclusive Malaysia.

We achieve our goals by:

  • Publishing cutting-edge research work.
  • Initiating dialogues with government, lawmakers, businesses, and civil society organisations.
  • Providing thought leadership.
  • Facilitating networking between like-minded individuals.
  • Organising educational programs.

We act as an intellectual centre, creating space for cross-partisan, principles-centric, and results-oriented dialogue

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