Tarmizi bin Anuwar

Country Associate Malaysia

Tarmizi Anuwar is the Country Associate for Malaysia at the Consumer Choice Center, where he focuses on monitoring regulatory trends and conducting research to suggest policy improvements in areas such as fit for growth, lifestyle choice and tech innovation for both the public and policymakers. Previously, he worked as the Projects and Operations Manager at the Institute for Leadership and Development Studies (LEAD), a Malaysian think tank dedicated to promoting alternative policy solutions and practices based on market principles.

Tarmizi graduated with a Bachelor of Education in Physical Education from Universiti Putra Malaysia in 2012 and later earned a Master of Arts in Human Rights and Democratisation in 2019 from Mahidol University, Thailand, on a European Commission scholarship.

He is also actively involved in consultancy and training for public policy in Malaysia. His projects include working on political financing mechanisms and reforms (2020-2021) with the Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs, enhancing state-level good governance (2019-2021) with the International Republican Institute, and contributing to public policy design courses in the Young Statesman Program (2023) with University College of Yayasan Pahang.

VIDEO & SPEAKING

NASCAR's antitrust case goes live, health insurance reforms dim | Yaël Ossowski on WRNN 99.5FM

Consumer Choice Center Deputy Director Yaël Ossowski is interviewed on WRRN 99.5FM in Myrtle Beach, ...

South Carolina with host Joe Cats: 0:00 –The federal government's antitrust muscle stopped Spirit Airlines' merger and crushed their chances at renewal 05:30 –The private antitrust case against NASCAR pits Michael Jordan against a six-decade racing behemoth 10:30 –Don't hold your breath for significant health insurance reforms by Christmas Day. December 2, 2025 https://consumerchoicecenter.org

Consumer Choice Center

2 days ago

Budget Breakdown: Will UK Consumers Pay the Price | Mike Salem on GBN News' The Late Show

UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves has unveiled her new budget — but will consumers be better off? Beth s ...

peaks with Mike Salem, UK Policy Associate at the Consumer Choice Centre, who warns that the “revenue-raising” approach may mean higher taxes, higher living costs, and less freedom to choose how we spend our money. 🧾 Topics discussed include: • New taxes on everyday items (like a “milkshake tax”) • Rising property taxes & frozen income thresholds • Cost of living pressures • Government’s push toward “green choices” and sugar levies • Whether the Chancellor can really cut debt • Political pressures blocking spending cuts 📌 Mike’s verdict: Consumers could feel the pinch unless the government cuts inefficient spending instead of increasing taxes.

Consumer Choice Center

1 week ago

Obamacare, FinTech Retirement Tools and a Hemp Crackdown | Yaël Ossowski WRNN 99.5

Consumer Choice Center Deputy Director Yaël Ossowski is interviewed on WRRN 99.5FM in Myrtle Beach, ...

South Carolina, with host Joe Cats: –Intro 0:00 –The bill that ended the shutdown also threatens the vibrant hemp industry and low-THC drinks 01:10 –Trump and the GOP are opening up to giving consumers cash to make their own decisions and work around Obamacare 06:50 –Both federal and state restrictions on 401(k) are keeping retirement investors from using better FinTech options to save and earn more 12:00 November 20, 2025 https://consumerchoicecenter.org

Consumer Choice Center

1 week ago

Consumer Shock From Tariffs | David Clement on EWTN

On EWTN, David Clement of the Consumer Choice Center breaks down the implementation of America's new ...

tariffs on global trading partners. Clement also explains why the US is threatening pharmaceutical imports in relation to its push for a Most Favored Nation policy.

Consumer Choice Center

1 week ago