The Persatuan
Ekonomi Malaysia was founded in 1962 by
professional economists from the University
of Malaya,
the public sector and industry. The Persatuan's objectives are to stimulate
public interest in economics; to encourage the study and discussion
of economic problems with special reference to Malaysia; to provide
means for persons interested in economics to exchange ideas; to issue
an economic review and other publications; to undertake such economic
activities as the Persatuan deems appropriate for the furtherance, promotion
and execution of its aforesaid objects; and to collect or otherwise
acquire sums of money for educational, scientific and charitable purposes
and to establish and maintain foundations for such purposes. The Persatuan
is affiliated to the Federation of ASEAN Economic Associations and International
Economic Association.
