Research projects analyzing Malaysia’s regional economic landscape and development dynamics
Conducted comparative analysis across all 13 Malaysian states spanning 2018–2023, identifying Selangor and Johor as economic anchors while documenting Sabah and Sarawak’s growth trajectories and sectoral composition shifts.
6-state detailed case study 2023
Mapped infrastructure and income disparities between Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah, and Sarawak across 47 indicators including electricity access, road density, and per capita income, revealing an average 35% development gap.
47 indicators tracked 3 regions analyzed
Examined federal fund allocation mechanisms including petroleum revenue-sharing, development grants, and equalization transfers to identify distribution efficiency and effectiveness in narrowing state-level disparities over an 8-year period.
8-year fiscal review 4 transfer categories
Evaluated performance of five major economic corridors including Iskandar Malaysia and East Coast Economic Region, measuring FDI attraction, employment generation, and infrastructure readiness against 2020–2024 targets.
5 corridors evaluated 24-month impact assessmentGet in touch with our team to discuss how our research can inform your strategic decisions.
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