While the first six months of 2016 have brought mixed results, Malaysia’s economy is expected to give an improved performance in the second half of the year, especially as remedial measures introduced by the government gain momentum.
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Articles & Analysis | New platforms are facilitating Malaysian SME and industry networking from The Report: Malaysia 2016
Under the 11th Malaysia Plan (11MP), which lays out Malaysia’s economic path until 2020, manufacturers are being encouraged to undertake more research and development (R&D) to improve their products and processes. Since many Malaysian manufacturers are small, the government is also increasing the opportunities available to small and medium...
Articles & Analysis | New innovation programmes in Malaysia focused on shaking up business as usual from The Report: Malaysia 2016
A series of economic reforms launched in 2010 aim to support Malaysia to reach its goal of lifting itself out of the middle-income trap and into the ranks of high-income economies by 2020. As part of the Economic Transformation Plan (ETP), the government established Agensi Inovasi Malaysia (Malaysian Innovation Agency, AIM) to lead policies...
Interviews & Viewpoints | Mark Rozario, CEO, Malaysian Innovation Agency (AIM): Interview from The Report: Malaysia 2016
Articles & Analysis | More Malaysian start-ups branching out from The Report: Malaysia 2016
Although Malaysia has made great strides in nurturing innovation, as evidenced by its performance on the 2015 Global Innovation Index (GII), more needs to be done to translate ideas into action The country is now embarking on a comprehensive plan to address challenges in terms of commercialisation and provide companies and businesses with the...
Articles & Analysis | New applications being implemented in Malaysian agriculture from The Report: Malaysia 2016
The country is targeting its innovation initiatives in key industries, including agriculture, where it is expected to have a major impact. Some 88% of Malaysia’s palm oil crop is exported, and edible oil accounts for more than 5% of Malaysia’s annual exports. The plan is to move up the value chain to develop higher-end products like fuels and...