CPI note On April 18, the World Bank issued the second in the series – Malaysia Economic Monitor – commenting on the Malaysian economy and the challenges being faced. It warns that Malaysia cannot afford to go slow on the implementation of structural reforms. We are redirecting readers to a blog by the principal… Continue reading NEM: The World Bank’s warning
Category: Competitiveness
Knowledge Management, Innovation, Economic Development
Knowledge propels growth in the knowledge-based economy, be it the growth of a company, an industry, or even a country. According to Toffler, knowledge is the ultimate power. Author: Quah Boon Huat. Publication: MIERScan, 16 June 2008. Download
Panel Tests of Stochastic Convergence in the States of Malaysia: Some Empirical Evidence
The paper uses two panel unit root procedures to test stochastic convergence for 14 states in Malaysia, for the period 1960-2003. Stochastic convergence implies that idiosyncratic country-specific factors cannot explain long-run economic growth, and that shocks to relative regional real per capita Gross Domestic Product (GDP) have temporary effects. In this case, real per capita… Continue reading Panel Tests of Stochastic Convergence in the States of Malaysia: Some Empirical Evidence
Mahathir and the Markets: Globalisation and the Pursuit of Economic Autonomy in Malaysia
Of the countries affected by the recent economic crisis in East Asia, Malaysia has attracted particular attention. Malaysian policymakers have consistently flouted conventional wisdom about the most appropriate ways of managing the crisis, in particular, and national economies, more generally, in an era characterised by increased international integration, both economic and political. Not only has… Continue reading Mahathir and the Markets: Globalisation and the Pursuit of Economic Autonomy in Malaysia
Malaysia’s Competitiveness Ranking Confirms Our Economic Policies
MALAYSIA’S drop of one position in the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) recently announced Global Competitiveness Index (GCI) must be seen for what it really is – not one step backwards but many forward in terms of global confidence in the economic policies and future of the country. Publication: New Straits Times, 28 September 2006. Author:… Continue reading Malaysia’s Competitiveness Ranking Confirms Our Economic Policies
Malaysia’s Competitive Position: Issues, Challenges & Moving Ahead
Slides presentation by Steve C M Wong at the NEAC Regional Economic Forum 2005 held at Kuala Lumpur, 2005. Download
Forward-Thinking Cultures
Knowing how future orientation varies from culture to culture can help leaders shift their attitude from judgmental to understanding and focus their collaborative efforts. A true global leader doesn’t blame local teams for failing to immediately live up to their aspirations but rather helps them achieve long-term goals one step at a time. Publication: Harvard… Continue reading Forward-Thinking Cultures