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Beyond Fear Of ART: Reading Malaysia’s Trade Deal With Strategic Clarity

When the Malaysian Institute of Economic Research (MIER) released its statement on the US–Malaysia Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART), it captured a familiar national anxiety: the fear that Malaysia is losing control of its economic destiny

2025-11-19 08:16:03 0 Comment 23094 view

MIER Has Gone Soft: From Think Tank To Ticket Counter

The Malaysian Institute of Economic Research (MIER) was once a key node in the country’s economic policy infrastructure

2025-10-08 01:50:29 0 Comment 52170 view

Recalibrating Alignments: Bangladesh, D-8 And Malaysia’s Foreign Policy Crossroads

In the rapidly shifting landscape of Asian diplomacy, Bangladesh’s reported interest in joining ASEAN is more than a routine regional overture — it could signal the stirrings of a deeper realignment among Muslim-majority nations

2025-08-07 09:51:11 0 Comment 55505 view

MIER’s Struggles Are Not About Funding — They Are About Relevance

The recent piece titled “MIER struggling to stay afloat” has generated waves of sympathy for Malaysia’s oldest economic think tank

2025-07-15 01:56:31 0 Comment 51744 view

The Never-Ending Saga At MIER

The Malaysian Institute of Economic Research (MIER), once the crown jewel of policy-oriented research in Malaysia, is now little more than an empty shell

2025-06-13 13:16:57 0 Comment 67908 view

MIER As A Failed Institution: It’s Time to Go, Tan Sri!

When Tan Sri Sulaiman Mahbob succeeded Tan Sri Sheriff Kassim as Chairman of the Malaysian Institute of Economic Research (MIER) more than a decade ago, he inherited far more than a title—he inherited an institution at its intellectual and financial zenith

2025-05-05 04:51:13 0 Comment 98187 view

A National Embarrassment!

The Malaysian Institute of Economic Research (MIER) is a national embarrassment

2025-02-10 10:09:41 0 Comment 79012 view

Transformation Of MIER: From A Troubled Think Tank To PETROS's Strategic Powerhouse

The transformation of the Malaysian Institute of Economic Research (MIER) into a dedicated think tank for PETROS

2025-01-15 03:26:30 0 Comment 77099 view

The Rise And Fall Of MIER: From Respected Think Tank To The Reclusive Hermit Of Bukit Petaling, Lost In Esoteric Deviation And Mission Drift

Fifteen years ago, the Malaysian Institute of Economic Research (MIER) stood as a beacon of intellectual credibility and policy influence in the Asia-Pacific region

2024-12-30 16:35:21 0 Comment 104796 view

Institute’s Flawed Indicators

In the swirling complexity of today’s global economy, it’s easy to latch onto a single number or index and assume it tells the whole story

2024-09-28 09:42:56 0 Comment 67616 view

Once Premier Think Tank Headed By Cracker Seller?

You know something has gone terribly wrong when a once-premier think tank is headed by a keropok (deep fried cracker) seller

2024-09-19 13:07:26 0 Comment 130796 view

MIER Is No More?

With the Malaysian Institute of Economic Research (MIER) no longer publishing critical reports like the Consumer Sentiments Index (CSI) and Business Conditions Index (BCI)

2024-09-12 05:59:48 0 Comment 107442 view

Aging Nation Stuck In A Middle Income Trap?

In Hans Christian Andersen's "The Emperor's New Clothes," a vain emperor is deceived by two swindlers who claim they can weave clothes so fine they are invisible to anyone unfit for their position or who are foolish

2024-08-29 04:43:52 0 Comment 78291 view

Father of Think-Tanks & His Transformative Leadership

The soft spoken and humble Tan Sri Dato' Seri Dr. Sulaiman Mahbob is the paragon of leadership in Malaysia

2024-08-03 08:24:22 0 Comment 115952 view

De-dollarisation, Economic Diversification Attract Malaysia to BRICS

NEW DELHI, India: Malaysia would soon begin the process of joining the BRICS grouping, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim told a Chinese publication Guancha this week. Earlier, Thailand also expressed a formal interest in joining the Global South grouping.

2024-06-21 14:58:41 0 Comment 108094 view

Malaysia’s Dysfunctional Elites

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia: In the realm of societal leadership, a dysfunctional elite emerges as a group entrusted with authority and influence, yet failing in their fundamental duties towards the wider community. These elites, whether in politics, business, or academia, exhibit telltale signs of a malaise that hampers their effectiveness and betrays their solemn responsibilities.

 

2024-04-17 19:15:03 0 Comment 204478 view

Malaysia Must Take Threat Of Malign Foreign Influence Seriously

KOTA KINABALU, Malaysia: There is a renewed interest in the influence operations being conducted among the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), particularly in what is perceived to be the long reach of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) in vulnerable countries like Malaysia.

 

2023-10-06 02:24:37 0 Comment 186884 view