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The semiconductor industry has become a critical cog of the global economy, with Malaysia playing its part as a major microchip exporter, but how will our country fare moving forward with different pressures bearing down on the industry? Discussing this with us today is Alissa Rode, Senior Manager, Research, Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs (IDEAS). Image Credit: shutterstock.com

The Penang government has proposed for a comprehensive review of tax revenue distribution, advocating for a 20% return of collected taxes to enhance local development. Dr. Tricia Yeoh, CEO, Institute of Democracy and Economic Affairs (IDEAS) tells us if there is a formula by which states are granted a percentage of tax revenue and how that should align with their development goals.Image Credit: Shutterstock.com

The Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs (IDEAS) has unveiled "Reforming Our Institutions: Blueprint for Reforms," last week highlighting 13 priority institutional reforms for the country. How much of this is actually reflected in the government's reform agenda? We discuss this with Salsabila Abdul Manan, Senior Executive with IDEAS.Image Credit: Shutterstock.com

There have been calls for Malaysia to work harder to be a green investment hub, even more so as we face strong competition from our ASEAN neighbours. One way is the reformation of the power sector to accommodate the potential export of renewable energy. We speak to Dr Renato Lima de Oliveira, Senior Fellow at Institute of Democracy and Economic Affairs (IDEAS) to understand what direction Malaysia needs to take as it pivots towards becoming a leader in sustainable development on a global scale.Image credit: Shutterstock.com

The poor attendance records of MPs has prompted Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul to consider making public their attendance records or docking their allowances. Aira Azhari, Senior Manager at the Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs (IDEAS) weighs in on whether these measures will make a difference and should there be other parliamentary reforms to enhance the legislative duties of an MP.Image credit: Shutterstock.com

On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris looks into political financing laws, and why public funding is a crucial part of the legislation. She speaks to Aira Azhari, Senior Manager of the Democracy & Governance Unit at the Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs (IDEAS), and Dr Fernando Casal Bértoa, Associate Professor at the School of Politics and International Relations, University of Nottingham UK.

Greg and Elina talk with Juita Mohamad, Director of the Economics and Business Unit at the Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs (IDEAS) in Kuala Lumpur. They discuss Southeast Asia's economic outlook, including the region's prospects for post-pandemic recovery, opportunities from IPEF and RCEP, and the impact of China's Belt and Road Initiative. Karen is joined by Dylan Kean, a former researcher with the Southeast Asia Program at CSIS, to cover the latest from the region.

Greg and Elina chat with Tricia Yeoh, CEO of the Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs (IDEAS) in Kuala Lumpur, about the formation and priorities of Malaysia's new government. Karen is joined by Margaux Garcia, former intern with the Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative at CSIS and analyst at C4ADS, to cover the latest from the region.   

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is making it his mission to no longer approve procurements without tenders as a way to prevent leakages and corruption. This is not without its challenges as transparency and legislation for procurement has always been in question, along with exceptions in place to allow for direct negotiations. Sri Murniati Yusuf, Deputy Research Director, Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs (IDEAS), explains the hurdles this new administration might face.Image credit: Shutterstock

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is making it his mission to no longer approve procurements without tenders as a way to prevent leakages and corruption. This is not without its challenges as transparency and legislation for procurement has always been in question, along with exceptions in place to allow for direct negotiations. Sri Murniati Yusuf, Deputy Research Director, Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs (IDEAS), explains the hurdles this new administration might face.Image credit: Shutterstock

Tricia Yeoh, CEO of the Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs (IDEAS), and Virak Ou, Founder of Future Forum, join Catherine Tai, Deputy Regional Director and Kendra Brock, Associate Program Officer, from CIPE's Asia and Pacific team to discuss the role of youth in improving infrastructure transparency and governance. IDEAS and Future Forum run programs with young people that enhance their capacity to evaluate policy and improve transparency, both at the subnational and national level and emphasize the importance of involving youth in policy discussions. This is the second and final part to the Democracy that Deliver's BRI Monitor mini-series. In this episode, our guests and hosts discuss how their findings related to BRI monitoring, how the youth play a role in information gathering and research, and more.

With Budget '23 looming, Malaysia's budgetary process -- rightfully -- is under scrutiny, given the country's too-average rank on the latest Open Budget Survey, coming in at 57th place out of 120 countries.Sri Murniati Yusuf, Deputy Research Director, Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs (IDEAS), discusses.Image credit: Shutterstock.com

8th Episode of the ILN Talk Show hosted by Tasnim Idriss, ILN Editorial Associate, on the political development in Malaysia, democratic governance and future of democracy, with Ms. Aira Azhari, Manager of the Democracy and Governance Unit at the Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs (IDEAS), Malaysia.

The government has introduced a total of eight stimulus packages worth RM530 billion to combat the economic fallout of the Covid-19 pandemic, including fiscal injections of around RM83 billion. How effective has this aid actually been for businesses and households? We pose this question to Sri Murniati of the Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs (IDEAS) and discuss her expectations for Budget 2022 and the 12th Malaysia Plan. Image credit: Shutterstock.com

The Raison D'être of Government-Linked Companies (GLCs) is now in question. With the growing performative concerns of such organisations, the call for it to be reformed is now louder than ever. Ibrahim Sani speaks with Tricia Yeoh, CEO of the Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs (IDEAS) on this.

Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin earlier today announced a national plan to exit the Covid-19 pandemic. The so-called National Recovery Plan is based on three primary indicators to open up the economy & the social sector in four phases. The indicators are: the number of daily Covid-19 cases; ICU bed occupancy rates; vaccination levels. But some are already criticising the plan as not going far enough. Is this what we expected from a proper “recovery” plan? Melisa Idris and Sharaad Kuttan speak to Tricia Yeoh, CEO, Institute for Democracy & Economic Affairs (IDEAS).

The FreedomFilmFest has been bringing socially relevant, human rights films to Malaysians since 2003. Now, as we stay home to stay safe, the folks behind the Freedom Film Network are releasing a specially curated FFF film playlist every Friday - dubbed ‘Weekend Watch with FreedomFilmFest' - on their YouTube channel, giving us plenty to watch, and lots of food for thought. This weekend's playlist is themed #IPCMCNow - and is a collection of films that showcase why an Independent Police Complaints and Misconduct Commission is necessary, to hold those who abuse their power accountable for their actions. One of the films featured under this playlist is the documentary film "Rights of the Dead" which looks at the events surrounding the mysterious death of political aide Teoh Beng Hock, and what transpired after. We find out more from the film's director, Tricia Yeoh, who is the CEO of the Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs (IDEAS). Image source: Tricia Yeoh

Tricia Yeoh, CEO at Institute of Democracy and Economic Affairs (IDEAS) discusses the need for better crisis planning, and the economic impact of the full lockdown. Image Credit: Hafiz Johari / Shutterstock

As we head into MCO 3.0, we speak to Tricia Yeoh, CEO of independent think tank, The Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs (IDEAS) on the implications of this lockdown and whether there are any fiscal headroom left. Image credit: MUHAMMAD IZZAT TERMIZIE / Shutterstock.com

As we head into MCO 3.0, we speak to Tricia Yeoh, CEO of independent think tank, The Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs (IDEAS) on the implications of this lockdown and whether there are any fiscal headroom left. Image credit: MUHAMMAD IZZAT TERMIZIE / Shutterstock.com

Tricia Yeoh, CEO of the Institute of Democracy and Economic Affairs (IDEAS), discusses the importance of the to-be-launched 12th Malaysia Plan, what its priorities could be, and her reservations about any social re-engineering efforts and instead calls for an industry-needs approach. Image Credit: Abdul Razak Latif / Shutterstock.com

Another Covid-19 aid package has been announced, this time worth RM15 billion, to help people cope with MCO 2.0. Significantly smaller than the RM250 billion aid package announced after the first MCO last year and short of details in terms of speed, delivery and direct fiscal injects, observers ask, 'is this enough'? Laurence Todd, Director of Research and Development at The Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs (IDEAS), addresses. Image Credit: EPA-EFE

Another Covid-19 aid package has been announced, this time worth RM15 billion, to help people cope with MCO 2.0. Significantly smaller than the RM250 billion aid package announced after the first MCO last year and short of details in terms of speed, delivery and direct fiscal injects, observers ask, 'is this enough'? Laurence Todd, Director of Research and Development at The Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs (IDEAS), addresses. Image Credit: EPA-EFE

Budget 2021 is Malaysia's most expansionary budget in history with three main objectives to help the country overcome the crisis brought upon by the Covid-19 pandemic. But do the initiatives meet the objectives and does it offer new ideas? Tai Lai Kok, Executive Director & Head of Tax at KPMG, and Tricia Yeoh, CEO of the Institute of Democracy and Economic Affairs (IDEAS), dissect the details of Budget 2021. Image Credit: Abdul Razak Latif / Shutterstock

For this week's episode, we have a Malaysia Day special! We spoke to YAM Tunku Zain. Amongst others, he is the Founding President of the Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs (IDEAS), Malaysia, a trustee of Yayasan Chow Kit along with Yayasan Munarah. He is a very intellectual man and u can find him every week through his newspaper column in The Star called Abidin Ideas. We discussed many things from democracy to the history of Malaysia. Join us on this week's Kopi Konversation special episode on Malaysia Day!

57 years have passed since the union between Peninsula Malaysia and Sabah and Sarawak. But with many of the issues laid out in the Malaysia Agreement of 1963 yet to be resolved and the political situation still in a state of flux, it’s more important than ever before to understand the federal-state relations with East Malaysia. Tricia Yeoh, CEO, Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs (IDEAS), discusses. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com

57 years have passed since the union between Peninsula Malaysia and Sabah and Sarawak. But with many of the issues laid out in the Malaysia Agreement of 1963 yet to be resolved and the political situation still in a state of flux, it’s more important than ever before to understand the federal-state relations with East Malaysia. Tricia Yeoh, CEO, Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs (IDEAS), discusses. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com

Carmelo Ferlito, Senior Fellow at the Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs (IDEAS) discusses the government's approach in stimulating the economy during this Covid-19 crisis, and what more could be done and differently.

Carmelo Ferlito, Senior Fellow at the Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs (IDEAS) discusses the government's approach in stimulating the economy during this Covid-19 crisis, and what more could be done and differently.

This is the fourth episode of a four-part discussion that relates to Ali Salman’s book, "Islam & Economics: A Primer on Markets, Morals and Justice". In this part, we discuss about Ali's thoughts on the current standings of Islamic economics. Ali Salman is an economist by training, and CEO of Islam and Liberty Network. He is the founder of Policy Research Institute of Market Economy (PRIME) in Pakistan. He is currently based in Malaysia, where he heads a leading think tank, Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs (IDEAS). How did Islamic economics emerge? What are the differences between classical and modern economic thoughts in Islamic perspective? What drive these differences? Is Islamic economics plan-based or market based? Do they matter? Danger of creating more inequality with capitalist based ideas. Economic Man and Islamic Man Thoughts on current Islamic economics What Islamic economics are doing right Islamic economics on top of conventional economics Islamic economics as a new definition Restructuring the idea of an Islamic state Size of the government by Islamic economic framework Is Islamic economics here to stay? Closing remarks

This episode is the third of a four-part discussion that relates to Ali Salman’s book, "Islam & Economics: A Primer on Markets, Morals and Justice". In this part, we further discuss the Islamic economic principle of wealth creation. We touch on topics such as: Zakat and its implications on secular state; and Waqaf and the ideas of socialism.   Ali Salman is an economist by training, and CEO of Islam and Liberty Network. He is the founder of Policy Research Institute of Market Economy (PRIME) in Pakistan. He is currently based in Malaysia, where he heads a leading think tank, Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs (IDEAS).   Zakah and what it means today Reinterpretation of Zakah Zakah or normal taxation for secular state The limitation of Zakah Waqaf Guarantee of Waqaf Distribution of wealth akin to socialism? Inequality as a divine scheme and wealth distribution Law of Inheritence Women in rights of inheritance A new reinterpretation Closing remarks

This episode is the second of a four-part discussion that relates to Ali Salman’s book, "Islam & Economics: A Primer on Markets, Morals and Justice". In this part, we further discuss the Islamic economic principles of wealth creation.   Ali Salman is an economist by training, and CEO of Islam and Liberty Network. He is the founder of Policy Research Institute of Market Economy (PRIME) in Pakistan. He is currently based in Malaysia, where he heads a leading think tank, Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs (IDEAS).   01:19 – How do people interpret the Hadith of price control03:32 – The importance of regulations.07:39 – Does Islam prefer economic freedom over social justice?08:41 – Has the definition of social justice changed?19:29 – The principles of free trade12:12 – Does Islam prefer a no tax principle?15:13 – Hisbah – market regulator17:07 – Does Islam prefer state regulators over private entities?21:08 – The Gold Standard and Fiat Currency in Islamic context23:25 – How do they value intrinsic currency?25:05 – Why is there a call to return to the gold standard?28:13 – Is there such a thing as Islamic currency?29:37 – Riba33:33 – How does this apply to credit?35:30 – Does Riba has to be unjust before be considered Riba?36:34 – Consensus between two parties is not enough38:58 – Closing remarks

Dr Carmelo Ferlito, Senior Fellow at the Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs (IDEAS) helps us make sense of the recent headlines about the runaway property prices and oversupply in the market.

Dr Carmelo Ferlito, Senior Fellow at the Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs (IDEAS) helps us make sense of the recent headlines about the runaway property prices and oversupply in the market.

The government has confirmed that a standardised minimum wage for the private sector of RM1,050 a month, or RM 5.05 an hour, will be implemented nationwide from January 2019.However, due to current financial constraints, the government has said it will not be providing any subsidies to employers -- despite the promise in their manifesto to bear 50% of any increase in minimum wage.Ali Salman, CEO of the think tank Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs (IDEAS) shares his take on the policy announcement.

The government has confirmed that a standardised minimum wage for the private sector of RM1,050 a month, or RM 5.05 an hour, will be implemented nationwide from January 2019.However, due to current financial constraints, the government has said it will not be providing any subsidies to employers -- despite the promise in their manifesto to bear 50% of any increase in minimum wage.Ali Salman, CEO of the think tank Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs (IDEAS) shares his take on the policy announcement.