Malaysian Institute of Economic Research

MIER
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

MIER undertakes independent and high-quality problem-oriented research into economic, financial, and business issues facing the country and provides advice on macroeconomic management, development, and future economic perspectives. In undertaking this task, MIER seeks to achieve the following objectives: (1) to serve as a bridge between the government, the private sector, and universities and become a focal point for economic, financial, and business research in the country; (2) to undertake economic research projects commissioned by clients in the public and private sectors; (3) to collaborate with other research institutes at home and abroad on topics relevant to the country; (4) to publish and disseminate the results of its research work and organize symposia and conferences to promote the sharing of ideas and views; and (5) to undertake the occasional training of officials from government agencies and private sector organizations. In recent years, the above goals have been extended to cater for the research and training needs of countries outside Malaysia as well. The research activities of MIER are organized into four research divisions, namely, macroeconomic trends and forecasting, policy studies, industry studies, and area studies.

Contact details

Website:
http://www.mier.org.my

Address:
JKR 606, Jalan Bukit Petaling, 50460, Kuala Lumpur

Country:
Malaysia

Sub-region:
South-Eastern Asia

Areas of focus

Topics of research
Geographics of focus
Malaysia
Operating languages
English

Organisation details

Business model
Non-profit
Institutional affiliations
No affiliation
Year founded
1985
Age (years)
Malaysian Institute of Economic Research
 40
Malaysia average
 24
Global average
 32
Founded by
Founders: Prime Minister’s Economic Panel and Council on Malaysian Invisible Trade (COMIT)
Founder gender: Other entities
Leadership
Leader(s) (2025): Anthony Dass
Leader gender: Male
Leader(s) (2024): Anthony Dass
Leader gender: Male
Leader(s) (2023): Nofaizah Bakhru
Leader gender: Male
Staff size
2025
Malaysian Institute of Economic Research
 9
Malaysia average
 12
Global average
 87
2024
Malaysian Institute of Economic Research
 7
2023
Malaysian Institute of Economic Research
 16
% Female staff
2025
Malaysian Institute of Economic Research
 33%
Malaysia average
 36%
Global average
 50%
2024
Malaysian Institute of Economic Research
 71%
2023
Malaysian Institute of Economic Research
 4%
% Female researchers
2024
Malaysian Institute of Economic Research
 13%
Malaysia average
 35%
Global average
 52%
2019
Malaysian Institute of Economic Research
 17%

Organisational performance

Publications
2024
Malaysian Institute of Economic Research
 3
Malaysia average
 7
Global average
 58
2023
Malaysian Institute of Economic Research
 14
2022
Malaysian Institute of Economic Research
 14

Social

Likes (2021)
Malaysian Institute of Economic Research
 3,794
Malaysia average
 4,194
Global average
 30,624
Likes (2019)
Malaysian Institute of Economic Research
 676
Followers (2025)
Malaysian Institute of Economic Research
 2,531
Malaysia average
 4,197
Global average
 19,923
Followers (2024)
Malaysian Institute of Economic Research
 2,547
Followers (2019)
Malaysian Institute of Economic Research
 4
Subscribers (2025)
Malaysian Institute of Economic Research
 90
Malaysia average
 6,825
Global average
 7,437
Subscribers (2024)
Malaysian Institute of Economic Research
 85
Subscribers (2023)
Malaysian Institute of Economic Research
 78
Followers (2025)
Malaysian Institute of Economic Research
 1,000
Malaysia average
 6,742
Global average
 15,869
Followers (2024)
Malaysian Institute of Economic Research
 1,000
Followers (2019)
Malaysian Institute of Economic Research
 387

Data notes

Last updated: 06/04/2025
Rating of data accuracy (find out more) : Authenticated
Data sources consulted: NIRA Think Tank Directory, Organisation´s website
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