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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ratify the 1951 United Nations Refugee Convention for a start. 

Consultative approach ensures policies are relevant, inclusive.

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

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

'A corrupt political funding system is to blame.'

Ideas' website also shows mapping of entire economic ecosystem.

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

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

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

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

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

Result of govt programmes doesn't justify effort and resources, says latest Ideas policy paper.

Research institute calls for fresh look at Shared Prosperity Vision 2030 and 12th Malaysia Plan.

IDEAS applauds the effort of the Department of Statistics Malaysia in revising the methodology of Poverty Line Income to better reflect the development of the nation.

It makes economic sense to give refugees the right to work, says Ideas researcher Wan Ya Shin.

LETTER| A policy or national framework will provide better access and healthcare services to rare disease patients, says IDEAS.

'Cost of living will increase when an economy is moving from lower-middle to upper-middle status.'

The trend was identified from changes made to the reporting lines in five key ministries, says think tank Ideas. 

MP SPEAKS | Think tank's study shows 30 pct of 224 sub-promises have been implemented or are on track.

LETTER | The government cannot afford to rest on its laurels.

LETTER | This process enhances transparency and accountability and also encourages public participation.

The government needs to have a clear mind about its direction, says economist.