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Malaysia's Blue Economy: Position, Initiatives, and Challenges

Abdul Hafizh Mohd Azam, Muhammad Rias K.V. Zainuddin and Tamat Sarmidi
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Abdul Hafizh Mohd Azam: Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
Muhammad Rias K.V. Zainuddin: Universiti Malaysia Terengganu
Tamat Sarmidi: Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia

No PB-2023-04, Working Papers from Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA)

Abstract: Malaysia leverages the economic activities in and around its oceans, seas, and coastal areas, as its maritime space is double the country's land area. The marine-based or blue economy contributes about 23% of Malaysia's GDP. Realising the importance of the blue economy led Malaysian policymakers to incorporate the concept of the blue economy in the Twelfth Malaysia Plan, which was developed in consultation with relevant ministries and organisations. Although the blue economy has been identified as a key area of growth for Malaysia, its development faces numerous challenges such as the absence of a comprehensive national ocean policy and marine spatial plan, overlapping jurisdiction amongst government agencies, and shortage of labour. Thus, a systematic approach is necessary to analyse the gaps in the '8i-ecosystem' to ensure the effective development and management of Malaysia's blue economy. To ensure that the initiatives for the blue economy in Malaysia are on track and delivering the intended outcomes, appropriate monitoring and evaluation approaches and mechanisms must be in place.

Pages: 4 pages.
Date: 2023-07-03
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