Introduction

Malaysia is entering a defining decade shaped by global supply chain shifts, technological disruption, and rising regional competition. While Malaysia has historically benefited from open markets, recent policy inconsistencies and growing regulatory burdens have created concerns on the country’s commitment to market principles. The Network for Market Economy (NME) is established to provide a consistent, principled, and strategic voice promoting market-driven reforms and economic openness.

NME is a non-partisan, independent think tank that will advocate for regulatory efficiency, reduced bureaucracy, competition-driven growth, and deeper ASEAN integration.

NME will also propose solutions based on market principles for the various socio-political challenges facing Malaysia, covering especially the issues of accessibility of quality education and healthcare, and building a harmonious society within a multiracial and multireligious country,

This business plan outlines the rationale, structure, outputs, financial plans, and strategic focus for NME’s first 12 months.