Research-driven analysis shaping Malaysia’s regional economic understanding
Conducted a 14-month assessment of Iskandar Malaysia’s development trajectory, analyzing investment flows, job creation across 2,232 registered companies, and infrastructure readiness. Found that port throughput grew 23% year-over-year, but manufacturing employment plateaued relative to service sector expansion.
Johor 8 data sources 45+ stakeholder interviews
Mapped structural disparities within East Coast Economic Region corridors, examining why Terengganu’s manufacturing sector lags Pahang by 31% in productivity metrics. Our analysis identified logistics costs and skill gaps as primary constraints, informing a revised regional allocation framework for the 12th Malaysia Plan.
3 states 27 industrial clusters analyzed
Delivered a comprehensive 120-page report documenting the 15-year development lag between Peninsular Malaysia and East Malaysia. Analyzed infrastructure investment allocation, found that Sabah and Sarawak received only 18% of federal corridor development funding despite housing 23% of the population.
2022-2024 6-month research cycle
Quantified economic flows from rural-to-urban migration across 8 Malaysian states, tracking remittance patterns, wage premiums, and fiscal impacts on local economies. Discovered that while migrants earn 42% higher wages in urban corridors, home districts lose 16,000 skilled workers annually, creating a skills deficit in agricultural production regions.
8 states 3,200 household surveys
Conducted comparative analysis of how RM50 billion in regional development allocations across the 12th Malaysia Plan aligned with actual development needs. Recommendations focused on rebalancing corridor funding to address emerging disparities and maximize ROI on infrastructure investments.
RM50 billion analyzed 5 corridor zonesLet’s discuss how our research can inform your regional development strategy.
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