We aspire to be a renowned Think Tank in the socio-economic development of Perak Darul Ridzuan by conducting high-quality research and providing innovative recommendations that are relevant, practical, and impactful, in line with the aspirations of Perak State.
We conduct research in socio-economic development affairs to gain insight into local issues, contexts, and indigenous knowledge. With the right and impactful information, we advise and assist the state government in its policy development and implementation.
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Public Declaration
We affirm that that our vision, values, and ways of working are aligned with those of Doughnut Economics.
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Yang Amirah Zulkifly
Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia
Part of the team for Ipoh Donut Economy- Ipoh Smart City under IDR.
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Norli Mat Noh
Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia
#Hi, Norli here form Ipoh, the Silver State of Malaysia. Currently attached to a state think tank. Love to learn form the DEAL Community on the progressive alternative to development.
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Zafiq Syaddiq
Ipoh, Malaysia
I am a member of Institut Darul Ridzuan (IDR), which is a state of Perak's Think Thank majoring in sosio-economic.
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Revan Lim
Sunway University, Subang Jaya
Programme Officer at the Sunway Centre for Planetary Health. I am the focal point for the Planetary Health Alliance in South and Southeast Asia, and also part of the Ipoh Doughnut City team, working to transform Ipoh, a city in Malaysia, into the first Doughnut City in Asia.
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Maisarah Ahmad
Ipoh, Perak
Hi DEAL Community. I am currently leading the Doughnut Economics Initiative for Ipoh together with the Mayor of Ipoh, Dato, Rumaizi. Our core team comprises personnel from Ipoh City Council and Institut Darul Ridzuan, state of Perak think tank. We had the greatest pleasure of having Kate with us here on the 23 August 2022, during Perak Sejahtera 2030: State Leadership Summit 2022. Our Doughnut Economics journey started in February 2022. Ipoh as Doughnut Economics City is set as one of Perak Sejahtera 2030 flaghsip program. Perak Sejahtera 2030 is Perak's development blueprint recently launched by the Chief Minister, Dato' Seri Saarani, on the 15th of June 2022. We are excited to be part of this community and eager to share and enter into conversations with communities from around the world. #cityportrait #answeringthe4lenses
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Menaka Ganeson
Tronoh, Perak / ڨيرق, Malaysia
Dr. Menaka Ganeson is a Postdoctoral Researcher at Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, Perak Malaysia. Her research focuses on microbiology (environmental & plant) and crop-fertilizer management. The details of her research are written below: • To identify the interaction between the microbes and their ecosystem for energy and environment sustainability. (current project deals with the methanogenesis process in hydraulic fractured shale under controlled conditions) • To deal with fungal pathogens and plant defense responses (biochemical reactions) causing plant disease (Oil palm-Ganoderma basal stem rot) • Application of nano-fertilizer application to enhance plant growth and productivity (commercialization project) Beyond research in academia, her passion is to integrate research products or outcomes to solve industry-social problems. Get in touch with Menaka at menaka20583@gmail.com/ 013-2401866
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Mohd Acamar Hamzah
Labuan, Malaysia
i am passionate to help community to better life