With Malaysia’s economy expected to post growth of just above 5% in 2013, investors expect further increases in lending to the private sector. While rising household debt remains a concern in the...
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Economic Update | Malaysia: Infrastructure investments to drive loan growth
10 Jun 2013
Economic Update | Malaysia: Broadening the skills base
28 May 2013
The government has vowed to expand the Malaysian vocational education system to help bridge the widening gap between the demand for skilled labour and the available pool of trained workers.
Economic Update | Malaysia: Bonds draw foreign buyers
14 May 2013
With interest rates in developed countries at record lows, many investors are looking for better returns in emerging markets, including Malaysia, where sound macroeconomic fundamentals and attractive...
Economic Update | Malaysia: Religious tourism boost
2 May 2013
Having been ranked the friendliest country for Muslim holidaymakers for the third year running, Malaysia has confirmed its position as a premier halal tourism destination. However, its position – and...
Economic Update | Malaysia: The year of LTE telecoms
17 Apr 2013
Following the launch of Malaysia’s first long-term evolution (LTE) mobile telephone network in January, this year should see a rush to market as major operators look to expand their data earnings....
Economic Update | Malaysia: Economic outlook bright despite election uncertainty
3 Apr 2013
While a fiercely fought general election could send ripples through Malaysia’s economy in the next few months, the country otherwise looks set for another year of solid growth on the back of strong...
