The Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs is a Malaysian libertarian think tank dedicated to promoting market-based solutions to public policy challenges. It's mission is to improve the level of understanding an acceptance of public policies based on the principles of rule of law, limited government, free markets and free individuals.
Contact details
- Website:
- https://www.ideas.org.my
- Address:
- The Lower Penthouse, Wisma Hang Sam, 1, Jalan Hang Lekir, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Country:
- Malaysia
- Sub-region:
- South-Eastern Asia
Areas of focus
Topics of research
Geographics of focus
Malaysia
Operating languages
English
, Malay
Organisation details
Business model
Non-profit
Year founded
2010
Institutional affiliations
No affiliation
Founded by
Founders: Wan Saiful Wan Jan, Tunku Zain al-'Abidin ibni Tuanku Muhriz, Wan Mohd Firdaus Mohd Fuaad
Founder gender: All male
Founder gender: All male
Leadership
Leader(s) (2025): 1. Dr Tricia Yeoh (until 16th Sept 2024); 2. Aira Azhari (Acting CEO from 16th Sept till present)
Leader gender: Female Leader(s) (2024): Tricia Yeoh
Leader gender: Female Leader(s) (2023): N/A
Leader gender: N/A
Leader gender: Female Leader(s) (2024): Tricia Yeoh
Leader gender: Female Leader(s) (2023): N/A
Leader gender: N/A
Staff size
2025
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Organisational performance
Publications
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Financials
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Social
Facebook
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Twitter
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Data notes
Last
updated: 22/01/2025
Data sources consulted: Information supplied by organisation, Organisation´s website
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