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Malaysia's MIT: The Middle Income Trap
Introduction Just a few years after gaining independence in 1957, Malaysia would have been classified as a middle-income country by the...
scyhl13
Apr 26, 202410 min read


Things you probably didn't know about PISA
The recent PISA results have made the news for Malaysia’s underperformance, casting a spotlight on the nation's education system. But...
scyhl13
Jan 26, 20248 min read


Exploring the Benefits and Challenges of Achieving 250,000 International Students in Malaysia
1.0 Abstract With a target enrollment of 250,000 students, the influx of international students has become the centre of attention for...
sayyt16
Dec 2, 202318 min read


Progressive Wage Model: The Silver Bullet to Malaysia Wage Problems?
1.0 Introduction A wage system is a key determinant of economic growth and situations for a country. The main wage systems consists of...

Nottingham Economics Society
Oct 17, 20239 min read


What keeps Malaysia’s economy growing?
Reviewing Performance Malaysia recorded exceptional growth of 5.6% in its first quarter GDP of 2023. The strong performance defies claims...

Nottingham Economics Society
Jul 5, 20234 min read


Is Malaysia’s minimum wage too low?
Understanding the Minimum Wage Started in May 2022, workers have been entitled to the minimum wage of RM1,500 per month. The minimum wage...

Nottingham Economics Society
Mar 26, 20234 min read


The CPTPP: What Do We Know and What’s Next?
Malaysia ratified the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) on 30 September 2022, making it the...

Nottingham Economics Society
Feb 3, 20234 min read


The 15th General Election and Malaysia’s Economy
The parliament was dissolved on the 10th of October, three days after the annual federal budget was tabled by Finance Minister Tengku...

Nottingham Economics Society
Nov 18, 20223 min read


The Twelfth Malaysia Plan & What it means to the Ordinary Malaysian
The Twelfth Malaysia Plan (12MP) 2021 - 2025, is a development plan aiming to reform Malaysia for the next 5 years to achieve a...

Nottingham Economics Society
Jun 28, 20225 min read


Dissecting Budget 2021
As COVID-19 cases are increasing and lockdowns are imposed again in Malaysia, Budget 2021 is substantial in terms of how it is going to...

Nottingham Economics Society
Nov 18, 20203 min read
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