August 21, 2020

Economist rejects claim that Malaysia is not innovative

PETALING JAYA, 21 August 2020 – A veteran economist has accused an MP of uttering a falsehood when he said Malaysia was lacking in scientific and […]
August 14, 2020

IDEAS: Focus on enhancing SME competitiveness and social protection for recovery

Kuala Lumpur, 14 August 2020 – The contraction in Q2 2020 GDP by 17.1% as announced by Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) today largely reflected the economic […]
August 14, 2020

IDEAS: Fokus kepada meningkatkan persaingan IKS dan perlindungan sosial untuk pemulihan

Kuala Lumpur, 14 Ogos 2020 – Penguncupan dalam KDNK pada suku kedua 2020 sebanyak 17.1% seperti yang diumumkan oleh Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) hari ini sebahagian […]
July 18, 2020

Capturing the gains of supply-chain diversification

Written by Nazrul Nazri, Research Intern at IDEAS
June 23, 2020

Lift duties on imported cars for six months, says economist

PETALING JAYA, 23 June 2020 – An economist has proposed that duties be removed on imported cars for six months as a trial towards ending protectionist […]
June 23, 2020

Unintended Consequences for the Labour Market

Written by Nur Zulaikha Azmi, Research Executive at IDEAS
June 17, 2020

Economic Concerns Temper Excitement Over Malaysia’s Steps Toward Normalcy

KUALA LUMPUR, 17 June 2020 – Malaysians say they’re feeling both excitement and jitters as the country’s economy opens back up and daily life moves a […]
June 5, 2020

PENJANA Recovery Plan: IDEAS urges more long-term thinking in implementation

Kuala Lumpur, 5 June 2020 – The Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs (IDEAS) welcomes the government’s RM35 billion Short-Term Economic Recovery Plan (PENJANA) to kick start […]
June 4, 2020

What the government should include in the economic recovery plan

KUALA LUMPUR, 4 June 2020 – The government’s short-term economic recovery plan, which is expected to be announced tomorrow, will be holding the attention of the […]