Malaysia tries to shift economy

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It will take more than a new 100-story skyscraper to make Malaysia one of the world’s top industrialized nations. But Prime Minister Najib Razak says Malaysia’s ambitious construction plans—along with a host of other facelifts—will finally help the country break free of what economists call “the middle-income trap.” You really think so, Mr. Najib?

Why updating Malaysia’s inclusiveness strategies is key

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Philip Schellekens, lead author of the Malaysia Economic Monitor 2011, outlines the key issues faced by the Malaysian economy.

Malaysia: Strive for the fairest mechanism in wage consultation

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Lee Hwok Aun questions the government’s policy making process and commitment to “listening to the Rakyat” in announcing the formation of the National Wage Consultation Council.

Malaysia: Minimum wage not ‘wrong approach’

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Dr. Lee Hwok Aun argues why a minimum wage is the correct approach to addressing numerous issues – socially, economically and politically – affecting Malaysia.

Malaysia: Should we set a minimum wage?

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Dr. Fong Chan Onn explains why Malaysia needs a minimum wage law.

Labour law amendments in Malaysia

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Syed Shahir, the president of the Malaysian Trade Union Congress observes that workers are being squeezed as proposed labour law amendments do little to remedy long-standing injustices for employees.

Malaysia: The case for a minimum wage

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Andrew Lo discusses the benefits of minimum wage and rebuts the conventional arguments against minimum wage in Malaysia.

Tracing the brain drain trend in Malaysia

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Dr. Fong Chan Onn analyses the changes in emigration trends (brain drain) from Malaysia and suggests that this has serious implications on the Malaysian economy.

A fairer wage policy for Malaysia’s working poor

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A minimum wage is necessary for Malaysia to become the high income economy it aspires to. It encourages firms to stop relying on cheap labour and instead focus on innovation, technology and skill development, an essential process in modernization and in becoming a developed nation.

MCA supports minimum wage in Malaysia

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MCA states their position on the proposed minimum wage in Malaysia.