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Govt: Msia's Lower Ranking in Competitiveness Being Addressed
The Government will have to work harder to correct weaknesses in Malaysia identified by the World Economic Forum (WEF) report, in which the country slipped three places to... read full article >
Published on : 11 September 2009

M'sia Drops in Gobal Ranking in Another Sector - Ease of Doing Business
This comes in the wake of a fall in the Global Competitivenesses. Singapore was ranked top in ease of doing business Malaysia's ranking on the ease of doing business in 2010... read full article >
Published on : 11 September 2009

Govt to Act on Fall in Global Competitiveness Ranking
Malaysia slipped down the global competitiveness ranking probably because foreign business executives were not aware of the measures announced by the government. The country... read full article >
Published on : 11 September 2009 | Author : Kamarul Yunus

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 | Author : Jagdev Singh Sidhu

Malaysia Drops to 24 in Competitiveness Ranking
Fall attributed to poor institutional framework, according to WEF report Malaysia's global competitiveness ranking dropped three positions to 24, according to the World Economic... read full article >
Published on : 9 September 2009

8% Growth or More – PM: Anything Less in the Next 10 Years Will Delay Developed-Nation Status
Malaysia's economy must grow at an annual rate of 8% over the next 10 years for the country to achieve developed-nation status by 2020, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib... read full article >
Published on : 29 August 2009

8pc Yearly Growth Vital to Achieve Developed Nation Status: Najib
Malaysia is committed to achieving developed nation status by 2020 but will need to redefine what is achievable, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak said. "We're committed... read full article >
Published on : 29 August 2009 | Author : Adeline Paul Raj

Nine Experts Join Economic Advisory Council
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak has appointed nine experts to the National Economic Advisory Council (NEAC). They are Universiti Sains Malaysia vice-chancellor... read full article >
Published on : 10 July 2009

New Economic Model to Help Workers Earn Higher Wages
A new economic model will be introduced to ensure Malaysia becomes a high-income country, Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said.   Day for the workers: Representatives... read full article >
Published on : 3 May 2009

PM Promises New Economic Model
 A new economic model for the country will be introduced to ensure Malaysia makes a quantum leap to a high-income country, Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak says. The Prime... read full article >
Published on : 2 May 2009 | Author : Zulkifli Abd Rahman

Premier Sees Slow Changes for Malaysia
The pace of social and economic reform in Malaysia is likely to slow over the coming months but the country remains committed to opening its heavily regulated economy to more... read full article >
Author : Patrick Barta