COMPLETED PROGRAMME
MPC initiated Behavioral Insights (BI) program to enhance the competency and knowledge of policy makers, regulators, and public officials in applying BI for more impactful policies and services. The program, spanning 2023 and continuing into 2024 and 2025, successfully trained 15 leaders, 125 talents, and 25 practitioners from different ministries and agencies. The aim is to build a solid foundation in BI, offering practical methods and tools while promoting BI concepts to improve the efficiency of public policy, with future plans to expand and refine courses based on participant feedback.
Released Date:
July-November 2023
Contact Person:
Izzul Ikhwan Ishak (izzul@mpc.gov.my)
Siti Nur Syuhaida Mohd Salleh (syuhaida@mpc.gov.my)
Under the National Automotive Policy 2020, Malaysia is focusing on developing Next Generation Vehicles (NxGV), particularly eco-friendly electric vehicles (EVs). The Low Carbon Mobility Plan complements this effort, aiming to promote sustainable mobility and EV adoption. To facilitate EV growth, MPC is improving licensing efficiency for charging stations, guided by World Bank methodology, with the goal of achieving widespread EV adoption in Malaysia.
Released Date:
October 2023
Contact Person:
Nur Arifah binti Mubarak Ali
(Nurarifah@mpc.gov.my)
In the quest for comprehensive food security, the agrofood industry confronts the challenge of reducing its dependence on imported livestock feed for chicken farming, particularly in the face of rising costs of corn and soybeans. This project addresses this issue by introducing alternative protein and energy sources, such as De-shelled Palm Kernel Cake (PKC) and Black Soldier Fly Larva (BSFL), through two pilot projects. While imported grain costs pose significant challenges, these alternatives aim to diversify protein and energy sources, reduce production costs, foster industry innovation, and contribute to the long-term sustainability of chicken farming. The initiative seeks to revolutionize chicken feed production, ensuring economic viability and aligning with broader food security objectives.
Release Date:
March 2023
Contact Person:
Shanthini Tamadoram
(shanthini@mpc.gov.my)
The fourth edition of the National Conference on Behavioural Insights 2023, held on March 21, 2023, marked a significant milestone with over 1000 enthusiastic attendees. This diverse gathering showcased a keen interest in exploring Behavioural Insights (BI), specifically focusing on integrating nudging as a powerful tool for shaping effective policies. Featuring ten distinguished speakers, including both international and local BI specialists, the conference facilitated a vibrant exchange of ideas, elevating the discourse on embedding nudging as a methodology for policy development. The success of the event was attributed not only to the caliber of speakers but also to the shared commitment of participants to advance the understanding and application of Behavioural Insights for a better future.
Released Date:
21 March 2023
Contact Person:
Izzul Ikhwan Ishak
(izzul@mpc.gov.my)
Under the Education Act 1996 (Act 550), Private Education Institutes (IPS) in Malaysia are required to register with the Ministry of Education (MoE). However, by December 31, 2021, only 30% of IPS establishments, totaling 16,000, had completed this registration, posing a significant public risk. To address this, a Behavioural Insights case study was conducted, revealing challenges in the registration process. The proposed improvements involve streamlining the workflow and consolidating the application form to motivate entrepreneurs and enhance the efficiency of the registration process, ultimately ensuring student safety and quality monitoring by the Ministry.
Released Date:
December 2022
Contact Person:
Nurul Ain Alia Abdullah Zawawi
(alia@mpc.gov.my)