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Azam's proposed laws must be backed with stronger accountability measures - group

Azam's proposed laws must be backed with stronger accountability measures - group

Ideas also calls for consultation with stakeholders before enacting laws.

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Most bumiputera firms stuck at micro scale despite decades of aid, report finds

Most bumiputera firms stuck at micro scale despite decades of aid, report finds

Report also mentions lack of govt oversight over Vendor Development Programme.

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Experts caution against 'knee-jerk' reactions to shifts in education policy

Experts caution against 'knee-jerk' reactions to shifts in education policy

They call for careful design, monitoring, and system readiness after diagnostic testing U-turn.

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Ideas: Malaysia-US trade pact a blemish on Asean chairpersonship

Ideas: Malaysia-US trade pact a blemish on Asean chairpersonship

Think tank says the deal prioritised national interest instead of the region's.

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'AG report shows urgent need for procurement reforms'

'AG report shows urgent need for procurement reforms'

Weaknesses in 'pre-qualified tender process' exposed, says Ideas.

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Many Umno-linked appointees still in office, PN leader claims

Many Umno-linked appointees still in office, PN leader claims

Mahathir Mohd Rais also defends appointments made during Muhyiddin, Ismail Sabri’s tenure.

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Ideas lauds political appointment reform, but says more measures needed

Ideas lauds political appointment reform, but says more measures needed

The institute also recommends independent vetting of appointments, among others.

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Political appointments: Najib highest, Anwar second-lowest

Political appointments: Najib highest, Anwar second-lowest

Pantau Kuasa site tracks political appointees to GLCs in past five govts.

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Terengganu, Selangor top budget transparency index

Terengganu, Selangor top budget transparency index

Perlis, Kelantan, Kedah, and Pahang are at the bottom of the index.

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Study highlights lack of public engagement in mega projects

Study highlights lack of public engagement in mega projects

Many mega projects announced in budget without any prior consultation, says report.

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Think-tank Ideas thinks appointing Nurul Izzah bad idea

Think-tank Ideas thinks appointing Nurul Izzah bad idea

'This can lead to questions on nepotism, conflict of interest.'

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Think-tank urges govt to end political patronage in GLC appointments

Think-tank urges govt to end political patronage in GLC appointments

Ideas hopes new appointments will be based on experience, expertise.

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LETTER | Reminding govt of public's high expectations for reform

LETTER | Reminding govt of public's high expectations for reform

Hope PM won't appoint too many deputy ministers, special envoys.

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Ideas: Better legal framework needed before local UNHCR office shuttered

Ideas: Better legal framework needed before local UNHCR office shuttered

Ratify the 1951 United Nations Refugee Convention for a start.

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Budget 2023: Engage vulnerable, minority groups, think tank says

Budget 2023: Engage vulnerable, minority groups, think tank says

Consultative approach ensures policies are relevant, inclusive.

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Ideas: Reforms needed for MACC in tackling Malaysia's low CPI score

Ideas: Reforms needed for MACC in tackling Malaysia's low CPI score

These include the creation of an independent anti-corruption commission.

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More due process is required to clear Azam Baki's name

More due process is required to clear Azam Baki's name

Think tank and lawyer say further action needed to probe claims against Azam.

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Ideas: Elected reps are not Santa, welfare supposed to come from govt

Ideas: Elected reps are not Santa, welfare supposed to come from govt

'A corrupt political funding system is to blame.'

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Think tank launches tracker on political appointees in GLCs, agencies

Think tank launches tracker on political appointees in GLCs, agencies

Ideas' website also shows mapping of entire economic ecosystem.

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Targeted approach works better at this stage - Ideas

Targeted approach works better at this stage - Ideas

Its CEO says MCO 3.0, which is unavoidable, will have detrimental effects on the current struggling economy.

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LETTER | Being productive – a part of staying at home

LETTER | Being productive – a part of staying at home

Some thoughts to consider in keeping productive throughout the day when working from home.

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'Ordinance bypassing Parliament for budget an affront to accountability'

'Ordinance bypassing Parliament for budget an affront to accountability'

UPDATED 4.44PM | It completely sidelines Parliament in decision-making concerning the consolidated fund, says think-tank Ideas.

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EPF's i-Sinar a stop-gap measure for unprecendented times - analysts

EPF's i-Sinar a stop-gap measure for unprecendented times - analysts

Public shouldn't be encouraged to think of EPF savings as first option for emergency funds.

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Budget 2021: Experts sceptical of govt's revenue, economic recovery projection

Budget 2021: Experts sceptical of govt's revenue, economic recovery projection

'The target can be achieved only if we can get rid of Covid-19 tomorrow and open the country's border tomorrow.'

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