Backed up by strong macroeconomic fundamentals and the sultanate’s reputation for stability and sound financial management, Oman’s banking sector has been remarkably resilient in recent years. The sector has registered good growth in the face of market volatility linked to the Arab Spring and the eurozone crisis. Going forward, banks are now entering a period of substantial change. In 2013,...
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Chapter | Banking & Islamic Finance from The Report: Oman 2013
While hydrocarbons accounted for 38.8% of the sultanate’s GDP in 2011, non-oil activities have grown by 55% from 2007 to 2011, from OR9.2bn ($24bn) to OR14.3bn ($37.7bn). Of these, the services sector has consistently been the largest category recently, hovering between a 30% and 40% share of overall GDP, with industry making up some 15-20%. However, despite the growth of non-oil activity, 2012...
Malaysia is a multi-ethnic society of 29m split between the Malay Peninsula and the island of Borneo. With a per-capita GDP that has hovered around $10,000 for the past decade, the country is struggling to escape a “middle-income trap”
This section includes an article about Fraser’s Hill, a secluded getaway from Kuala Lumpur offering unique trekking, golfing and cuisine options. OBG also offers information on hotels, government and other listings, alongside useful tips for visitors on topics like currency, visas, language, communications, dress, business hours and electricity.
Chapter | Legal Framework from The Report: Malaysia 2012
In partnership with Chooi & Company, OBG takes a look at Malaysia’s legal system. Key points include the long-awaited Mediation Act 2012, as well as a number of new laws intended to improve regulations and step up protection of relevant parties. Christopher Leong, Managing Partner of Chooi & Company, offers a viewpoint on recent legal developments
In conjunction with Russell Bedford, OBG explores Malaysia’s taxation system.