Institute of Electoral Studies
and Advancement of Democracy
A Center of Excellence at UNISEL | EST. 2019
"From the lecture hall to the ballot box, from research papers to state policies – that is the pathway of IESAD.
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Origins & Establishment History
Beginning as an independent research initiative in 2016, IESAD established itself as a key driver of critical thinking and high-impact policy formulation before being formally established in 2019. As a Center of Excellence under the auspices of Universiti Selangor (UNISEL), we dedicate our efforts to bridging the gap between pure academic research and practical policy reform for the betterment of society.
Our Core Focus
Electoral Studies
Focused on rigorous field research, empirical data collection, and analyzing voting trends to understand the heartbeat of the electorate.
Democracy Advancement
Translating academic insights into actionable state policies, fostering civic and political literacy, and bridging the gap between citizens and governance.
Core Values
Inclusive Governance
We believe that a healthy democracy must be inclusive. IESAD is fully committed to ensuring that the voices of all societal groups, especially vulnerable groups, minorities, and the disabled (OKU) community, are heard, equitably represented, and tangibly integrated into the public policy formulation process.
Character Education & Compassion
Strongly rooted in the 'Mahasiswa BUDIMAN' concept founded at UNISEL, we champion a holistic education approach centered on compassion. Our goal is to nurture future leaders who are not only intellectually competent (intellect-driven), but also possess high moral character, empathy, and deep social concern (character-driven).
Academic Programs & Courses
Master of Political Science
A highly structured postgraduate program offering deep understanding of modern political theory, public policy analysis, and advanced electoral research methodologies to produce authoritative analysts and policymakers at national and global levels.
Scholi Politikou
A high-performance leadership training platform and exposure to contemporary political theories designed specifically to shape critical young leaders.
Sekolah Politik OKU
A pioneering initiative to empower People with Disabilities (OKU) in understanding the democratic system and increasing their active involvement in public advocacy.
Civic & Statehood Literacy
An intensive course on the Federal Constitution, royal institutions, legal systems, and administration to foster informed patriotism.
Dissertation & Democratic Research
A social science methodology reinforcement program focusing on field data collection techniques and quantitative electoral-based analysis.
Budiman Student Leadership
Integration of moral values, ethical leadership, and social responsibility to produce campus intellectuals who actively engage and support communities.
High-Impact Research & Policy
Selangor Disabled (OKU) Policy Formulation 2023-2025
Leading the drafting of strategic policies and inclusive action plans for the Selangor State Government to ensure full protection of rights, economic sustainability, and disabled-friendly infrastructure.
UNDI-18 Research Study
Analyzing political behavior, civic literacy levels, psychological readiness, and automatic voter registration trends of young voters in the country's new electoral landscape.
Selangor Poverty Line (PGK) Study
Re-examining the calculation of the local poverty line and the efficiency of the aid distribution system to restructure state target welfare programs to be more competitive and holistic.
Our Philosophy
Mengakar ke Bumi & Menggapai ke Langit
IESAD firmly champions the 'Mahasiswa BUDIMAN' concept, which is the core of UNISEL's cultural continuity. We believe in the process of shaping a balanced, superior generation; authoritative in terms of sharp intellect (intellect-driven) and noble in terms of moral character development (character-driven).
A leader is not shaped solely within the comfort of a lecture hall, but amidst the pulse and genuine struggle of the community on the ground. We strive to nurture citizens of high character, guided by ethical determination and intellectual wisdom to serve for global sustainability.
Leadership & Fellow Network
Management & External Expertise
IESAD's leadership is steered by internal university experts alongside a prominent network of external fellows who contribute strategic expertise from the corporate sector, government governance agencies, and leading academic institutions in the country.
Institute Leadership
Dr. Ng Ming Yip
Felo Penyelidik Dalam
Pensyarah Kanan, Fakulti Pendidikan & Sains Sosial, UNISEL
Encik Rashidin bin Idris
Felo Penyelidik Dalam
Pensyarah, Fakulti Pendidikan & Sains Sosial (PADU), UNISEL
Raja Shamir Izwan bin Raja Sharudin
Felo Penyelidik Dalam
Penolong Pensyarah, Fakulti Komunikasi, Seni Visual dan Pengkomputeran, UNISEL
Mohd Ikwaniata bin Taib
Felo Penyelidik Dalam
Pegawai Khas Dato, Universiti Selangor
Dr. Mohd Norazwan bin A. Bakar
Felo Penyelidik Dalam
Pengarah, Pusat Sukan, Budaya Dan Penghijauan, UNISEL
Puan Nor Aida binti Sapuan
Felo Penyelidik Dalam
Timbalan Dekan, Fakulti Pendidikan & Sains Sosial, UNISEL
Encik Karthikesan Vijakumar
Felo Penyelidik Dalam
Penolong Pendaftar, Pusat Kegiatan Pelajar dan Jaringan Komuniti (COMNET), UNISEL
Encik Moktar Dahari bin Dawe
Felo Penyelidik Dalam
Timbalan Pengarah, Residensi Universiti Selangor
Encik Muhammad Al-Hafiz Abd Rahaman
Felo Penyelidik Dalam
Pengarah, Pusat Kegiatan Pelajar dan Jaringan Komuniti (COMNET), UNISEL
Puan Nur Atika binti Hairi
Felo Penyelidik Dalam
Pensyarah, Pusat Pengajian Asasi dan Umum (PADU), UNISEL
Puan Aida Zulaikha Binti Zulkefly
Felo Penyelidik Dalam
Pensyarah, Pusat Pengajian Asasi dan Umum (PADU), UNISEL
Cik Erni Tanius
Felo Penyelidik Dalam
Pensyarah Kanan, Fakulti Perniagaan & Perakaunan, UNISEL
Encik Muhammad Wazir bin Muslat
Felo Penyelidik Dalam
Pensyarah, Jabatan Pengajian Islam, Fakulti Pendidikan & Sains Sosial, UNISEL
External Fellows & Partners
YB Dato' Dr. Ahmad Fadzli bin Ahmad Tajuddin
Felo Penyelidik Luar
Pegawai Kewangan Negeri, Perbendaharaan Negeri Selangor
Prof. Dr. Mohd Nor bin Nawawi
Felo Penyelidik Utama
Pengarah, Institut Kecemerlangan UNISEL
Dr. Madhi bin Hasan
Felo Penyelidik Luar
Pengerusi, Pusat Penyelidikan Madani / CEO Madani Research
Datuk Nurulhidayah binti Ahmad Zahid
Felo Penyelidik Luar
Pengerusi Bebas Bukan Eksekutif, MQ Technology Berhad
Y.B. Alias bin Haji Sani
Felo Penyelidik Luar
ADUN Sekong (WARISAN)
Prof. Dr. Azami Zaharim
Felo Penyelidik Utama
Professor, Fakulti Pendidikan Statistik dan Kejuruteraan, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)
En. Ahmad Azri bin Zainal Nor
Rakan Kerjasama IESAD
CEO Yayasan MBI
Tn. Haji Amidi bin Abdul Manan
Felo Penyelidik Luar
Ahli Lembaga Pemegang Amanah (ALP) YADIM / Pengarah Eksekutif Institut Darul Ehsan
Prof. Madya Dr. Wan Puspa Melati binti Wan Abdul Halim
Felo Penyelidik Luar
Senior Lecturer, Taylor's University
Y.B. Tuan Danial Al-Rashid bin Haron Aminar Rashid
Felo Penyelidik Luar
Pengerusi MTOS
Cik Atiqah Syairah binti Shaharuddin
Felo Penyelidik Luar
Aktivis Belia dan Wanita
Prof. Madya Dato' Dr. Zulkarnain bin Abdul Rahman
Felo Penyelidik Luar
Prof Madya, Fakulti Sastera dan Sains Sosial, Universiti Malaya (UM)
Dato' Dr. Kapten Bakhtiar Aliff bin Ibrahim
Felo Penyelidik Luar
AKE Group CEO & Founder
Datuk Mohd Ridhwan bin Tun Dr Mohd Ali
Rakan Baharu Kerjasama IESAD
Presiden Belia 4B
Dato' Dr. Roslan bin Hussin
Felo Penyelidik Luar
Ketua Pengarah Akademi Kenegaraan Malaysia
Prof. Madya Dr. Hairol Anuar Mak Din
Felo Penyelidik Luar
Dekan Fakulti Sains Sosial, Universiti Islam Selangor (UIS)
YB Datuk Andi Muhammad Suryady bin Bandy
Rakan Baharu Kerjasama IESAD
Rakan Baharu Kerjasama IESAD
Datuk Dr. Budiman Mohd Zohdi
Felo Penyelidik Luar
Penasihat Institut SLR / Pensyarah UPM & UM
Dr. Md. Nahin Hossain
International Research Fellow
Penolong Professor, Universiti Teknologi Islam Dhaka, Bangladesh
Dr. Kabaly P. Subramaniam
International Research Fellow
Ketua Fakulti, Pengajian Perniagaan Universiti Terbuka Arab, Oman
Dr. Norazlan Hadi bin Yaacob
Felo Penyelidik Luar
Pensyarah Kanan, Fakulti Sains Kemanusiaan Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI)
En. Khairul Ariffin Mohd Munir
Felo Penyelidik Luar
Pengurus Kanan, Institut Darul Ehsan
En. Mohd Firdaus Mohammad
Felo Penyelidik Luar
Pusat Pengajian Sains Kuantitatif (PPSK)
"Kamu perlu menjadi manusia baharu, lebih daripada sekadar penyelidik, lebih daripada sekadar guru. Kamu mestilah menjadi seorang PEMIMPIN."
PM Dr. Hamdan Mohd Salleh
Director, IESAD
"...blooming the UNISEL campus atmosphere from a commonly understood university, into a center of knowledge excellence capable of moving and generating change."
Dato' Seri Anwar Ibrahim
Prime Minister of Malaysia
Network & Collaborations
IESAD actively collaborates with various state government agencies, Taylor's University, University of Malaya (UM), and research institutions such as Institut Darul Ehsan (IDE) to drive comprehensive policy formulation research and strengthen inclusive community political awareness.
