Rising domestic demand for energy, fuelled by industrialisation and a growing population, has prompted Malaysia to take on a new role of major gas importer as it looks to augment its own extensive...
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Economic Update | Malaysia: Gas imports to strengthen growth
11 Dec 2012
Economic Update | Malaysia: Industrial production up
27 Nov 2012
Growth in Malaysia’s industrial production has so far been above expectations, suggesting that the manufacturing sector is supported by domestic expansion and reorientation toward the region even...
Economic Update | Malaysia: Easing business practices
13 Nov 2012
Malaysia has been one of the big movers in the latest World Bank survey on the ease of doing business, moving up six rungs on the international ladder to be ranked 12th overall. However, making it...
Economic Update | Malaysia: Steady and growing
31 Oct 2012
Despite global uncertainty, Malaysia looks set to achieve its GDP growth target this year, thanks to a benign domestic climate, rising investment and fiscal stimulus.
Economic Update | Malaysia: Push for liquefied natural gas
16 Oct 2012
As gas consumption levels reach record highs in Malaysia and across the continent, the country is positioning itself as a regional trade centre for liquefied natural gas (LNG). With a series of...
Economic Update | Malaysia: Targeting tourism growth
2 Oct 2012
The hospitality sector, one of the region’s largest, is continuing to see visitor numbers grow this year, boosted by better transport connectivity with large emerging markets. This development is...
