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The Malaysian economy grew robustly in 2011, outperforming forecasts. Growth was driven by domestic demand. Public consumption picked up more than expected toward the end of the year and fixed investment was also buoyant on higher investments by public and...
This paper explores the stabilisation properties of fiscal policy in Malaysia using a model incorporating nonlinearities into the dynamic relationship between fiscal policy and real economic activity over the growth cycle. The paper also investigates how...
Malaysia has made significant investments in developing efficient and well-regulated capital and financial markets, as well as strengthening the institutional framework for the regulation of the accounting and auditing profession. Good progress has been...
Doing business sheds light on how easy or difficult it is for a local entrepreneur to open and run a small to medium-size business when complying with relevant regulations. It measures and tracks changes in regulations affecting 10 areas in the life cycle...
The Malaysian economy decelerated as solid domestic demand was not sufficient to offset a weakening external environment. Private consumption growth continued at a healthy pace. Favorable rubber and palm oil prices drove up incomes of smallholders while...
To improve poverty and inequality outcomes, Malaysia needs to adopt policies that enhance human capital. Read More »
Malaysia needs to unleash its innovation potential and shift its comparative advantage from low cost to high value. Read More »