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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.

A survey carried out by global banking group HSBC says that Malaysia's small and medium sized enterprises - Online Business News Malaysia - Malaysia In Focus

Green technology - including renewable energy  - needs to develop and become a major future contributor to Malaysia's economy, says Deputy International Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Mukhriz Mahathir.

Investment research company, AmResearch Sdn Bhd says that the Malaysian economy is expected to expand at 8 per cent in 2010, thanks to strengthening domestic and external conditions.

Tourism industry of Malaysia, has for the first time ever, been the included in the country's Five-Year Plan and is now regarded as a major part of the economy, said Tourism Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ng Yen Yen.

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 businesses must become more competitive and stop depending on government subsidies if they are to prosper in the new global economy, says Prime Minister Najib Razak. - Online Business News Malaysia - Malaysia In Focus

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.

The rising cost of health care in developed countries could benefit Malaysia as patients look for a solution elsewhere - Business and Economy News Malaysia

Malaysia's Prime Minister, Najib Razak says that the country needs to be more competitive and to place greater focus on knowledge, innovation and technology.

Najib Razak Prime Minister of Malaysia says that he hopes that trade between Malaysia and China will double in the next five years.

Malaysia's Prime Minister Najib Razak says that the country intends to make broadband access as widespread and affordable as soon as possible.

The Asian Consumer Confidence Index by InsightAsia registered an increase of 13 points to 125 in the first quarter of 2010

Malaysia wants to boost exports and investment in 2010 to help it compete with other countries.

Malaysia and India are looking at some $468 million worth of potential trade following Malaysian Prime Minster Najib Razak's visit to India last month.

Following discussions with the private sector, the Malaysian government will explore a number of measures such as greater transparency, competitive privatisation, and the development of a more attractive capital market in a bid to boost domestic investments.

Malaysia needs to focus more on research and development in science, technology and innovation (STI) if the country is to reach a higher level of development

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