November 29, 2018

IDEAS: Government urged to reduce regulations for e-hailing and taxis

29 November,  Kuala Lumpur –Today IDEAS has published a Policy paper titled “E-Hailing Regulations: striking the right balance”. The paper considers the economic impact of e-hailing […]
November 15, 2018

IDEAS: ASEAN Single Aviation Market Will Help Create Over 1 Million Jobs and Allow Passengers to Travel 3 Times Easier by 2030.

Kuala Lumpur, 15 November 2018 – Today, IDEAS has published a paper titled “Economic Benefits of ASEAN Single Aviation Market” by IDEAS economist Adli Amirullah. The paper explains […]
November 7, 2018

With coal forming 20% of energy mix, shift towards renewables remains elusive

Kuala Lumpur, 7 November 2018 – Today, IDEAS has published a policy paper titled “Powering the Future: Malaysia’s Energy Policy Challenges” by Dr Renato Lima de Oliveira, Assistant […]
November 5, 2018

Budget is good news for households and businesses alike: IDEAS

Kuala Lumpur, 5 November 2018 – The PH government has presented its maiden budget which promises transparency and better value for tax payers money, provides adequate non […]
October 24, 2018

IDEAS urges government to adopt clear and coordinated strategy on illicit trade

Kuala Lumpur, 24 October 2018 – Today, IDEAS has published a Policy Ideas titled: “Countering Illicit Trade: Lessons from Abroad”. The report proposes a series of practical […]
October 19, 2018

IDEAS praises Mid Term review for important political reforms but questions approach on the economy.

Kuala Lumpur, 19 October 2018 – Yesterday, the government tabled its Mid Term Review of the 11th Malaysia Plan – the first time the five year plan has […]
October 4, 2018

IDEAS calls for win-win approach to investment from China

Kuala Lumpur, 4 October 2018 – Today, IDEAS has published a policy paper titled “Chinese Investment in Malaysia: Impact on the Local Economy” by Laurence Todd, […]
September 25, 2018

Malaysia falls to 79th position on Economic Freedom index

Kuala Lumpur, 25 September 2018- Malaysia ranks 79th out of 162 countries and territories included in the Economic Freedom of the World: 2018 Annual Report, released today […]
September 22, 2018

IDEAS’ 3rd Liberalism Conference debates the big issues in Malaysia

Kuala Lumpur, 22 September 2018-The Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs (IDEAS) concluded its 3rd Liberalism Conference today. Many important issues were discussed, ranging from the […]