November 24, 2022

Tabling Budget in Special Parliamentary session not under Caretaker’s responsibility; IDEAS reiterates the need for Caretaker Government Convention

Kuala Lumpur, 24 November 2022: With the ongoing political deadlock, looming concerns over the re-tabling of the Budget 2023 are quickly becoming the centre of attention. […]
November 22, 2022

In Hung Parliament situation, IDEAS calls for policy and not patronage-based negotiations as basis of government formation

Kuala Lumpur, 20 November 2022: The Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs (IDEAS) acknowledges that the 15th General Election (GE15) has resulted in a hung Parliament […]
October 20, 2022

IDEAS: Malaysia’s Caretaker Government must be aware of its rightful limitations and responsibilities; Writing off debts beyond scope of Caretaker Government

Kuala Lumpur, 20 October 2022: Following the dissolution of Parliament last week by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, the current administration is now officially acting as caretaker government […]
July 29, 2022

IDEAS: Move to prohibit party-hopping must be followed by more holistic and meaningful institutional reforms

Kuala Lumpur, 29 July 2022: The Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs (IDEAS) welcomes the passing of the Constitution (Amendment) (No. 3) Bill 2022 or better […]
April 22, 2022

All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Political Financing formed as approved by the Dewan Rakyat, 9 MPs and 1 Senator on board

Kuala Lumpur, 22 April 2022: The formation of an All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Political Financing has been approved by the Secretary of the Dewan Rakyat on […]
April 22, 2022

Kumpulan Rentas Parti Parlimen Malaysia (KRPPM) Mengenai Pendanaan Politik di Malaysia ditubuhkan seperti yang diluluskan oleh Dewan Rakyat, disertai oleh 9 Ahli Parlimen dan 1 Senator

Kuala Lumpur, 22 April 2022: Penubuhan Kumpulan Rentas Parti Parlimen Malaysia (KRPPM) Mengenai Pendanaan Politik di Malaysia telah diluluskan oleh Setiausaha Dewan Rakyat pada 20 April […]
April 11, 2022

Ideas: Politics as a vehicle for youth aspirations

Written by Datin Paduka Dr Fatimah Mohamed Arshad, Senior Fellow at IDEAS
April 11, 2022

IDEAS: Further delay in tabling the Anti-Party Hopping Bill concerning, but presents opportunities for deliberation and engagement

Kuala Lumpur, 9 April 2022: The Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs (IDEAS) is concerned that there will be further delay in tabling the Anti-Party Hopping […]
September 14, 2021

IDEAS Welcomes Memorandum of Understanding on Transformation and Political Stability between Government and Opposition

Kuala Lumpur, 14 September 2021 – The Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs (IDEAS) is greatly encouraged by the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding on Transformation […]