Rethinking
how policy is shaped,
debated, and delivered

Tarmizi Anuwar is the Country Associate for Malaysia at the Consumer Choice Center and the Founding Director of Wawasanex, a public policy startup built to rethink how policy is shaped, debated, and delivered in Malaysia. With over a decade of experience in public policy and think tanks, he conducts policy research, monitors regulatory trends, and advocates for reforms that advance economic growth, lifestyle freedom, and technological innovation.

With over a decade of experience in public policy and think-tanks, he has developed strong expertise in government affairs, regulatory advocacy, stakeholder engagement, and legislative analysis. Tarmizi holds a Master of Arts in Human Rights and Democratisation from Mahidol University and a Bachelor of Education (Physical Education) from Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM). He is currently pursuing his PhD in Development Studies at the Institute of Malaysian and International Studies (IKMAS), National University of Malaysia (UKM), where his research focuses on talent development, social capital and social networks.

Adli Amirullah is an economist by training with over eight years of dedicated experience in public policy, specialising in e-commerce, technology, and SME development. He has authored more than ten independent studies covering a wide range of topics, including taxation, trade, business regulation, and intellectual property. His career has equipped him with a distinctive blend of economic analysis and policy expertise. With a strong aspiration to integrate public policy into strategic roles, he is passionate about leveraging his knowledge and experience to drive impactful decision-making and business growth.

He has held key roles across think tanks, government-linked agencies, and the private sector, including as Senior Economist at the Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs (IDEAS), Senior Analyst in the Strategic Planning Division at TERAJU, and Public Policy Manager at Shopee Malaysia. Across these roles, Adli has contributed to shaping evidence-based policies, fostering public-private collaboration, and advancing Malaysia’s digital and economic transformation agenda.

He holds a Bachelor of Economics (Honours) from the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) and a Master of Research (MRes) in Economics from the University of Malaya, specialising in public economics and policy modelling. He was awarded the Royal Education Award (Anugerah Pelajaran DiRaja) for his undergraduate achievements and received the prestigious King’s Scholarship (Biasiswa Yang di-Pertuan Agong) for his postgraduate studies.

Dini Nurhani is the Assistant Manager at the Strategy & Policy Division of Wanita Berdaya Selangor, where she spearheads initiatives focused on gender equality, inclusive economic development, and systemic reform. Her multidisciplinary experience spans the public and private sectors, having previously held roles as an Assistant Director at the Malaysia Competition Commission under the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Costs of Living, Shopee, and CARSOME. These roles shaped her expertise in market regulation, digital transformation, and consumer-oriented strategies.

Her strategic portfolio encompasses ESG policies and inclusive development guided by principles of fair competition, ethical innovation, and human-centered governance. With a storyteller’s instinct, Dini brings complex issues to life through data narratives, gamification and creative advocacy to engage stakeholders and drive meaningful impact. Dini holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics (Hons) from the International Islamic University Malaysia.