Malaysian Economic Association (MEA) Information

The Persatuan Ekonomi Malaysia (PEM), or also known as the Malaysian Economic Association (MEA), was founded in 1962 by a group of Malaysian economists who have since carved for themselves prominent careers in various sectors of the economy. These founders include Tun Ismail Ali, Raja Tun Mohar, Tan Sri Jamil Rais, Royal Professor Ungku Aziz, and Dato’ Siew Nim Chee (Convenor). The Association has chalked up a number of achievements consistent with its principal objectives. One of the important aims of the Association is to provide a forum for economists to exchange ideas on matters relating to the Malaysian economy and to allow for the dissemination of new ideas, new insights and findings on local economic matters among fellow economists as well as interested members of the public. An important objective of the Association is to facilitate and inculcate greater awareness and understanding of important economic issues among the Malaysian public. The association has actively pursued this objective through its annual BNM Governor’s Address and annual Post-Budget Panel Discussion an event well-attended and is widely recognized as the source of thoughtful feedback on the Budget and its measures.