Teow, Hui Hui * and Dhiviya, Gopal Balakrishnan * and Ahmed, Pervaiz K. * and Mahendhiran, Sanggaran Nair * and Santha, Vaithilingam * (2023) 8i ecosystem analysis of the maturing ASEAN country - Malaysia. Working Paper. Sunway Institute for Global Strategy and Competitiveness (Sunway IGSC), Petaling Jaya, Malaysia.
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This paper explores Malaysia’s ecosystem and its state of play. Malaysia is a unique country with a rich diversity of cultures and people. Since gaining independence in 1957, Malaysia has undergone a rapid economic transformation, shifting from an agriculture-based economy to one specialising in manufacturing and service sectors. Its strategic location at the heart of Southeast Asia has made it a major exporter of electrical and electronic products to key markets like China, Hong Kong, Japan, and the ASEAN region. As a maturing ASEAN country, in addition to fostering innovation for economic growth, Malaysia is ramping up its efforts to drive digital transformation and transition the nation towards a green economy. Despite significant progress in socio-economic development, the country still faces various challenges that need attention. These include political uncertainty, an absence of a robust collaborative ecosystem involving multiple stakeholders, a significant urban-rural divide in terms of infra- and infostructure development, and a skills mismatch within the labour market, among various other challenges, all of which can pose threats to Malaysia’s global competitiveness if left unaddressed. To holistically assess Malaysia’s current state of play, this paper utilises the 8i ecosystem framework characterised by eight enablers: institutions, interaction, integrity, infrastructure, infostructure, intellectual capital, incentives, and internationalisation. Following that, this paper concludes with recommendations to address the challenges identified within the 8i ecosystem of Malaysia.
| Item Type: | Monograph (Working Paper) |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Malaysia; the maturing ASEAN country; the current state of play; 8i ecosystem analysis |
| Subjects: | H Social Sciences > HC Economic History and Conditions H Social Sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor H Social Sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor > HD28 Management. Industrial Management |
| Divisions: | Sunway University > University Centres [formerly School of Interdisciplinary Studies until 2023] > Institute for Global Strategy & Competitiveness Sunway University > Sunway Business School [formerly Sunway University Business School until 2023] Sunway University > Sunway Business School [formerly Sunway University Business School until 2023] > Dept. Management |
| Depositing User: | Ms Yong Yee Chan |
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| Date Deposited: | 25 Sep 2026 02:55 |
| Last Modified: | 19 Oct 2026 06:54 |
| URI: | http://repository.sunway.edu.my/id/eprint/3611 |
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