Your premier source for comprehensive economic analysis, policy insights, and data-driven research on Malaysia's evolving economic landscape and its position in the global economy.
As Malaysia approaches 2025, the nation stands at a critical juncture in its economic development. Our comprehensive report analyzes three key transition areas that will define Malaysia's economic trajectory: digital transformation, green economy transition, and regional economic integration. The study provides policy recommendations for sustainable growth amidst global uncertainties.
This comprehensive study examines how Malaysia's labor market is being transformed by digital technologies, identifying emerging skill demands and occupational shifts. The research analyzes data from 2015-2023, revealing significant structural changes in employment patterns across key sectors including manufacturing, services, and the emerging digital economy.
Analyzing the first year of RCEP implementation, this paper evaluates the agreement's impact on Malaysian small and medium enterprises. The study identifies successful adaptation strategies among export-oriented SMEs while highlighting challenges faced by domestic-market focused businesses in sectors facing new competition.
This report provides the first comprehensive assessment of green finance development in Malaysia, covering sukuk issuance, green loans, and sustainability-linked financial products. The study benchmarks Malaysia against regional peers and proposes policy measures to accelerate capital flows toward sustainable development projects.
Our detailed examination of the 2024 Federal Budget evaluates potential impacts across key economic sectors. The analysis highlights the budget's focus on digital infrastructure, green technology incentives, and social protection measures, while identifying potential implementation challenges in the current global economic context.
This mid-term review assesses progress on Malaysia's ambitious Energy Transition Roadmap launched in 2021. The report finds significant advances in solar energy adoption but identifies delays in grid modernization and energy storage solutions. The analysis includes recommendations to accelerate progress toward 2025 targets.
Examining the persistent digital divide between urban and rural areas, this policy brief evaluates the effectiveness of current initiatives and proposes a new framework for accelerating digital inclusion. The recommendations focus on public-private partnerships, targeted infrastructure investment, and digital skills development programs.
This comparative study analyzes Malaysia's position in regional electronics manufacturing value chains, identifying strengths in semiconductor packaging and weaknesses in upstream design activities. The report proposes strategies for moving up the value chain amid growing regional competition.
Tracking Malaysia's tourism recovery since border reopenings, this analysis identifies changing visitor patterns, emerging market segments, and evolving consumer preferences. The report includes projections for 2024-2025 and discusses implications for tourism-related businesses and infrastructure planning.
This comprehensive review examines challenges facing Malaysia's palm oil industry, focusing on sustainability requirements in key export markets. The study evaluates certification programs, smallholder inclusion strategies, and alternative market opportunities in light of evolving regulatory environments.