To what extent does Malaysia need to re-evaluate its economic role prior to the creation of the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) in 2015?
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Interviews & Viewpoints | OBG talks to Wan Saiful Wan Jan, CEO, Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs from The Report: Malaysia 2014
Interviews & Viewpoints | OBG talks to Zainal Amanshah, CEO, InvestKL from The Report: Malaysia 2014
How does Greater Kuala Lumpur (GKL) as an investment destination fit into the context of the Economic Transformation Programme (ETP)?
Articles & Analysis | Deal makers: Negotiations with the EU are in the spotlight from The Report: Malaysia 2014
Malaysia used to benefit from the EU’s generalised system of preferences (GSP) scheme, which offers tariff reductions on exports to developing countries. However, the World Bank’s decision to award the country upper-middle-income-nation status ended its eligibility for these lower levies in January 2014. While EU representatives are confident...
Articles & Analysis | Moving forward: Political maturity will be key to meeting future policy challenges from The Report: Malaysia 2014
As Malaysia heads towards six decades of independence from Britain, its economy has never been stronger, with per capita income at an all-time high of $10,548, according to the IMF. Likewise, GDP rose to RM984.45bn ($307.25bn) in 2013, as per data from the Department of Statistics. In many ways, Malaysia has benefitted from its diverse ethnic...
Articles & Analysis | A steady head: Malaysia prepares to lead the transition to a single economic market from The Report: Malaysia 2014
The year 2015 is a landmark one for both Malaysia and ASEAN, as the 10-member grouping moves to establish the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) under Kuala Lumpur’s (KL) chairmanship. Malaysia’s government has been gearing up for this challenge for some time too, signalling the approach it may take via a series of policy speeches. In these, Prime...
Articles & Analysis | A safe choice: Abundant natural resources and strong human development scores help the growth story continue from The Report: Malaysia 2014
As well as being home to rolling hills, lush forests and a rich tropical coastline, Malaysia is blessed with plentiful hydrocarbons reserves and a well-educated, multilingual population. Such credentials continue to keep the country in good stead, with priorities centred on preparing it for the inception of the ASEAN Economic Community in 2015...