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The Malaysian Institute of Economic Research (MIER) says that it is sticking to its forecast of 3.7 percent GDP growth next year even though the economy is doing better than anticipated.

In a report released by the World Economic Forum, Malaysia is ranked as the world's 27th most networked economy - Economic News Malaysia - Malaysia in Focus

A study by Scheherazade S Rehman and Hossein Askari from George Washington University, published in the Global Economy Journal Vol 10 drew surprising conclusions. The study examined if policies of Muslim countries (or Muslim majority countries) were founded on Islamic principles in comparison to non-Muslim countries. 208 countries were studied. The criteria: economic opportunity, economic freedom, corruption, financial systems and human rights were used to measure the level of 'Islamicity' (based on an information website about Islam and Muslims). The study found that most Islamic countries did not conduct themselves according to Islamic principles concerning economic, financial, political, legal, social and governance issues.

Malaysia is to focus on 12 National Key Economic Areas (NKEAs) to boost the economy.Prime Minister's Department of "Economic Planning Unit" says in the 10th Malaysia Plan says the areas were chosen on the basis of contribution to high income, sustainability and inclusiveness.

Malaysian government economic survey for Malaysian real estate investors and investors are optimistic about the economic outlook, according to the ING Investment Dashboard Survey

Malaysia's Iskandar economic zone just a few minutes drive across the causeway from Singapore, is on track despite the global economic recession, says research firm, CIMB-GK Research

Malaysia's Prime Minister Najib Razak says human capital, private capital and social capital are essential for the success of the New Economic Model (NEM), the 10th and 11th Malaysia Plans and Vision 2020 - A Political News Malaysia - Malaysia In Focus

the improving global economic climate, Malaysians are continuing to save for a rainy day, says a survey from Mastercard. 32 per cent of Malaysian consumers plan to save between one and ten per cent of their income.

Malaysia's economic performance was better than expected in the fourth quarter of 2009, says Prime Minister Najib Razak.

The Thailand Chamber of Commerce says that Thai entrepreneurs are seeking Malaysian joint venture (JV) partners to benefit from the launch of an Asean Economic Community

Under Malaysia's Five-Year Plan for growth, the country is launching a range of incentives to attract skilled foreign workers and boost its human capital. The Prime Minister Razak Najib is ready to spend $72 billion on economic development and other programs.

Despite the global economic crisis which has had a major impact on ports around the world

Despite the global economic climate, Malaysia continued to attract tourists from around the world last year.Record of Immigration Department showed that 21.5 million tourists arrived between January- November 2009

The launch of the Malaysian Formula One Grand Prix has boosted Malaysia's image and put it top of mind among potential tourists said Tourism Minister.

Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak said that Asean needs to transform itself, work more closely together and become more connected,

Malaysia, Ready to include Islamic finance in its negotiations for a free trade agreement with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).

Tourism Minister of Malaysia has urged tourism operators across the country to be more creative in order to attract more tourists.

Computer disk drive maker Western Digital is Ready to spend $1.2 billion over the next five years expanding its operations in Malaysia.

Bank Negara Malaysia's deputy governor Datuk Mohd Razif Abd Kadir told reporters that the issuance of two Islamic banking licences with US$1 billion capital, We will significantly boost the country's position as a hub for Islamic finance later this year.

Malaysia's outsourcing industry is expected to grow between 15 and 20 per cent this year.Malaysia is currently ranked third in the Asia Pacific region for outsourcing according to research firm AT Kearney. The country's success in the industry is due in part to the wide range of language skills in the country including Malay, English, Chinese and Tamil.