READ FULL REPORT HERE Executive Summary Table 1: Summary of implications for Malaysia Key elements of semiconductor nationalism Implications for Malaysia Recognition of importance A crucial shift in mindset in the public and private sector towards prioritizing national outcomes is…
by Tan E Hun Semiconductors are the foundation of modern technology, ubiquitous in almost every aspect of our modern daily lives, and present in every single electronic devices we use. They continue to transform our society and economy, as crucial…
by Tan E Hun The year was 1985. Melbourne City Council, together with Victoria state and local stakeholders executed the Melbourne’s 1985 Strategy Plan aimed to reinvigorate and revitalise the city centre. The last two decades before that had seen…
By Lim Li Lian READ ARTICLE HERE Coming from an entrepreneurial background, Trump has a transactional and zero-sum approach, which he has brought to his role as the President of the United States. He has previously threatened 60% tariffs on…
Date: 20 – 21 August 2024 Location: Selangor & Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia Read our press statement on the event here. Read relevant news here and here. View our Programme booklet here. Preamble There currently exists a window of opportunity for…
By Tan E Hun READ REPORT HERE Between 17-19 September 2024, Malaysia Semiconductor Industry Association (MSIA) in partnership with the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) and supported by the Malaysia External Trade Development Cooperation (MATRADE) conducted its inaugural MSIA Semiconductor…
Media Statement by Research for Social Advancement (REFSA) on 23 August 2024 On 20th and 21st August, Research for Social Advancement (REFSA), with the support of Invest Selangor and Selangor Information Technology & Digital Economy Corporation (SIDEC), successfully hosted a…
19 May 2024 By Tan E Hun The first part of this article highlighted the importance of fiscal space and labour market reform, as key elements to build Malaysia’s capacity for long-term economic growth. But these two elements are not…
3 June 2024 By Tan E Hun In its latest annual report, Bank Negara projected Malaysia’s growth to be 4% to 5% in 2024. Earlier this month, its latest Quarterly Bulletin reported that the nation recorded a GDP of 4.2%…