MIER is an independent, private, non-profit organisation, devoted to economic, financial, and business research, that serves as a thinktank for the government and the private sector.
MIER was originally established to undertake independent and high-quality problem-oriented research on economic, financial and business issues facing the country. This goal has been stretched to cater for the research needs of countries outside Malaysia as well. In undertaking this task, MIER pursues the following objectives:
- serve as a focal point for economic, financial and business research for the nation as well as the region
- undertake economic research projects commissioned by clients in the public and private sectors, both domestic and foreign
- collaborate with other research institutes at home and abroad
- publish and disseminate the results of its research work, and organise symposia and conferences to promote exchange of ideas and views
- provide occasional training for officials from government agencies and private-sector organisations