Articles by author ‘Jagdev Singh Sidhu’

A New Economic Horizon Beckons
It was after dinner in a nice restaurant in Hong Kong when former British Prime Minister Sir John Major stood up to say a few words about the guest-of-honour at the dinner... read full article >
Published on : 1 April 2010 | Authors : Jagdev Singh Sidhu | Category : News & Views > Analyses

PM: Malaysia Aiming for Average 6% GDP Growth to 2020
Private investment would have to be the focus of the Government if it intends to get annual growth rates up to an average 6% to 2020. “It is achievable if we can successfully... read full article >
Published on : 10 November 2009 | Authors : Jagdev Singh Sidhu | Category : News & Views > News reports

Nobel Laureate Believes M'sia Can Become High-income Economy
Making the transition to a high-income economy is difficult to achieve but a Nobel Laureate believes that Malaysia could pull it off by laying the right foundation. But the... read full article >
Published on : 5 October 2009 | Authors : Jagdev Singh Sidhu | Category : News & Views > News reports

Time Right For Minimum Wage
It's natural for anyone to feel underpaid. In fact, it's almost human nature. But the issue over adequate wages in recent weeks has captured the headlines and is gathering... read full article >
Published on : 24 September 2009 | Authors : Jagdev Singh Sidhu | Category : News & Views > Analyses

Malaysia's Lower Ranking in Competitiveness Worries Economists
They say weaknesses identified by WEF report must be addressed The slide in Malaysia's ranking in the World Competitiveness Report is a source of concern and efforts need... read full article >
Published on : 10 September 2009 | Authors : Jagdev Singh Sidhu | Category : News & Views > News reports

Why Did We Go Lower In The World Competitiveness Ranking?
What should we do to make it better? A few years back, an editor from a large Indian newspaper told me that the news from a country that is carried around the world... read full article >
Published on : 10 September 2009 | Authors : Jagdev Singh Sidhu | Category : News & Views > Analyses