Think tanks hope to work with Govt

Groups looking to contribute to new policies

PETALING JAYA: Think tanks Ideas and Create are waiting to work with the new government.

Ideas (The Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs) said it was willing to cooperate with the new government as it implements its ambitious policy programme.

“While we have never been partisan or sided with one politician or another, we welcome the fact that today represents the first democratic change of power in Malaysia’s history.

“This is an important milestone for our country and one in which we can all be proud of,” it said in a statement yesterday.

Ideas said it agreed with Pakatan Harapan’s proposals to improve governance and strengthen Malaysia’s public institutions.

“We are encouraged by Pakatan’s plan for its first 100 days in government, which represents a responsible approach to managing the Malaysian economy,” it said.

Create (the Centre for Research, Advisory and Technology) said Malaysians must ensure that the newly-elected government upholds the democratic wishes of the people.

“Create looks forward to working with the new government, especially in the areas of strengthening economic resilience and institutional reforms,” it said.

The Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Malaysia (ACCCIM) is also looking forward to providing views and recommendations on economic policies

This is an important milestone for our country and one in which we can all be proud of. Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs

to the new Government.

“The ACCCIM is keen to work alongside the new Government in creating a businessfriendly environment, reducing the cost of doing business as well as encouraging more foreign direct investment in order to further enhance economic development,” it said.

The Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM) too is ready to work alongside the new government.

“Over the past few years, the manufacturing sector has been plagued by the rising cost of doing business.

“One of the biggest challenges faced is the implementation of government policies without proper engagement with relevant stakeholders,” it said.

It also hoped that there will be a closer relationship between the public and private sectors to reduce regulatory burdens so that Malaysian industries can be more competitive in the global market.