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In a stress test conducted in early 2014, the central bank found that Malaysia’s banks would be able to hold up even if the system faced shocks greater than those in the 2008 crisis. After a number of years of consolidation and in an environment of tight regulation, Malaysia’s commercial banks have continued to improve. Local banks have been ordered by Bank Negara to increase their collective...

Sabah is a dynamic area for growth, new discoveries and investments. Sabah is one of the five regional development corridors and hosts a number of sectors that fall under the federal government’s National Key Economic Areas, such as oil palm and rubber, among others. Services accounted for 47.4% of the state’s 2012 GDP, followed by agriculture with 20.8%; mining and quarrying, 20.7%;...

Malaysia is supported by abundant natural resources, in particular offshore oil and gas, and foreign investment-friendly policies have nurtured a globally competitive electrical and electronics industry, while a strong banking system has financed rapid growth in consumer sectors and construction. The country has much reason for optimism through its successful transition to the top-tier in the...

Already one of the most trade-oriented economies in the world and an established regional leader in attracting foreign investment, Malaysia now aims to compete with Singapore as an alternative regional trade and investment hub for rapidly developing ASEAN. Although it boasts a liberal investment environment, foreign investment is restricted in certain sectors, especially retail, banking,...

Malaysia consists of 13 states across a total land area of 330,000 sq km; its capital, Kuala Lumpur, is located approximately 300 km from Singapore. According to the Department of Statistics, Malaysia’s population reached 29.95m in 2013, with an average growth rate of 1.45% between 2012 and 2013. “Malaysia Truly Asia,” the country’s tourism slogan reflects who Malaysians are: an amalgamation...