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Are We Ready to Swallow Bitter Pills?
The true spirit of 1Malaysia is at its best after the Prime Minister's announcement of the New Economic Model (NEM). Everyone seems to have an opinion on the new model and... read full article >
Published on : 28 April 2010 | Author : Hassan Ali

Najib Must Draw On Thirst for Change
The New Economic Model (NEM) has the potential of carrying Malaysia into the next phase of its political development if it succeeds. Conventional wisdom has it that economic... read full article >
Published on : 25 April 2010 | Author : Derwin Pereira

Najib Must Maintain Reform Momentum
There have been cases of well-intentioned policies being implemented half-heartedly because policymakers do not monitor them to ensure that they are on track and not changed.... read full article >
Published on : 20 April 2010 | Author : Zainon Ahmad

We Improve, Malaysia Improves
On March 30, as Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak unveiled the New Economic Model (NEM), I saw many investment analysts eagerly taking copies of the embargoed NEM report... read full article >
Published on : 20 April 2010 | Author : Teoh Kok Lin

Malaysia's New Eeconomic Model: Making Choices
In June 2009, Malaysia's Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak asked if I would serve on his council of economic advisers, the National Economic Advisory Council (NEAC). This... read full article >
Published on : 14 April 2010 | Author : Danny Quah

Najib Faces Reform Opposition
Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak recently unveiled his anticipated New Economic Model (NEM), a policy shift aimed at moving the export-oriented economy towards higher... read full article >
Published on : 13 April 2010 | Author : Anil Netto

Understanding the New Economic Model
The long-awaited New Economic Model (NEM) was finally announced, and as expected, the cynics are already labelling it as another overzealous attempt by the government to achieve... read full article >
Published on : 6 April 2010 | Author : Hassan Ali

New Economic Model – Towards Realising Vision 2020
There are numerous plus points about the NEM. Amongst others, the Model:
- Acknowledges current weaknesses and identifies solutions. Admitting problems that need to be... read full article >
Published on : 5 April 2010 | Author : Malaysian Rating Corporation Bhd

NEM – A Steep Hill To Climb
With the publication of Part 1 of the National Economic Advisory Council's New Economic Model (NEM) For Malaysia report on March 30, the Prime Minister has committed the country... read full article >
Published on : 5 April 2010 | Author : Stewart Forbes

A Blueprint for Malaysia
It's a story investors already understand. For the past few years, foreign direct investment in Malaysia has slowed to a trickle in an economy that used to be one of Southeast... read full article >
Published on : 1 April 2010

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 | Author : Jagdev Singh Sidhu

Malaysia's New Economic Model: Making the Right Noise
PM Najib announced the details for the New Economic Model (NEM) yesterday. This is the first stage of a two-stage process. What was announced yesterday laid out the strategic... read full article >
Published on : 1 April 2010 | Author : Deyi Tan, Chetan Ahya, Shweta Singh

NEM Needs A Professional Touch
The bold initiatives as outlined under the New Economic Model require a lot of commitment and expertise at the implementation stage. It is easy to be cynical and say “I... read full article >
Published on : 31 March 2010 | Author : Yap Leng Kuen

What Is New in Malaysia's New Economic Model?
The NEM represents a shift of emphasis in several dimensions: - Refocusing from quantity to quality-driven growth. Mere accumulation of capital and labor quantities is insufficient... read full article >
Published on : 30 March 2010 | Author : Philip Schellekens

New Economic Model - Out of the Bag, Not Much of a Surprise
In conclusion, MIDF Research believes that the New Economic Model, while invigorating, requires timely execution for the intended policies to bear fruit and propel Malaysia's... read full article >
Published on : 30 March 2010 | Author : MIDF Research