Advanced Research in Multipolar Economics & Digital Transformation
Computing MDGRM scores...
How ready is 🇲🇾 Malaysia for a multipolar BRICS+ world?
Track convergence across Economic Readiness, Digital Transformation, and Sustainability Performance
MDGRM Score
0.43
Rank #6 of 6
Economic Readiness
0.27
Digital Transformation
0.93
Sustainability Performance
0.28
MDGRM Profile vs BRICS+ Average
BRICS+ Rankings
Latest BRICS+ & Malaysia News
Malaysia strengthens digital trade partnerships with BRICS nations
Economic indicators show growing convergence in digital transformation metrics...
2 hours ago • Reuters
🇲🇾
Malaysia Dashboard
Year: 2024 |
Scheme: Equal Weighting
GDP per Capita (PPP)
$27,264
Current intl $
Internet Users
84.2%
% of population
Renewable Energy
7.5%
% of TFEC
SDG Index
60.4
0-100 scale
Economic Readiness
0.60
GDP per capitaHigh
GDP growthModerate
Trade opennessVery High
Digital Transformation
0.67
Internet usersExcellent
Mobile broadbandHigh
Sustainability Performance
0.28
Renewable energyLow
SDG performanceModerate
What moves the index?
Adjust indicators to see impact on MDGRM score:
0%7.5%50%
-5%3.6%15%
Projected MDGRM Score: 0.430
Change: +0.000
Compare Countries
Select up to 4 countries to compare their MDGRM performance
Select Countries (Max 4)
1 country selected (select 2-4 countries for comparison)
MDGRM Scores Comparison
Pillar Breakdown
Detailed Comparison
Country
MDGRM Score
Rank
Economic
Digital
Sustainability
Select countries to compare
Scenario Builder
Test policy scenarios and see their impact on Malaysia's MDGRM score
Policy Levers
Current: 7.5%7.5%Target: 50%
Current: 97.4%97.4%Universal: 100%
Conservative: 1%3.6%Ambitious: 8%
Scenario Impact
Adjust the policy levers and click "Run Scenario" to see the projected impact
MDGRM Model Explainer
Understanding the Multipolar Digital-Geo Readiness Model methodology
Model Overview
The MDGRM evaluates countries' readiness for multipolar convergence through three key pillars:
Economic Readiness
GDP per capita, growth rate, and trade openness
Digital Transformation
Internet penetration and mobile broadband adoption
Sustainability Performance
Renewable energy share and SDG achievement
Computation Methodology
1. Normalization (Min-Max)
All indicators are normalized to 0-1 scale:
X_norm = (X - X_min) / (X_max - X_min)
2. Pillar Scores (Weighted Average)
Indicators within each pillar are combined using equal or entropy weights
3. Composite Index (Geometric Mean)
Final MDGRM score uses geometric mean to penalize imbalance:
MDGRM = (Economic × Digital × Sustainability)^(1/3)
Weighting Schemes
Equal Weighting
All indicators receive equal importance within their pillar. Simple and transparent approach.
Entropy Weighting
Weights based on information content - indicators with higher variation receive more weight.
Balance Penalty
The geometric mean penalizes imbalanced development. Countries with very high performance in one pillar
but low in others will score lower than countries with balanced moderate performance.
This encourages holistic development across all three dimensions of readiness
Multipolar 101
Understanding the multipolar world and BRICS+ expansion
What is BRICS+?
BRICS+ represents the expanded bloc beyond the original five countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa)
to include new members like UAE, Egypt, Iran, and Ethiopia, with more countries expressing interest.
🌍
42% of global population
💰
31% of global GDP
🛢️
44% of oil production
🏭
25% of global exports
Why Multipolar Readiness Matters
Shifting Global Order
The world is moving from US-centric to multipolar system with multiple centers of power
Alternative Partnerships
Countries seek diverse partnerships beyond traditional Western alliances
Economic Integration
New trade routes, payment systems, and economic frameworks emerging
Malaysia's Strategic Position
Malaysia occupies a unique position as an ASEAN leader that can bridge Southeast Asia with the BRICS+ bloc:
Strengths
• Strategic location in Southeast Asia
• Strong digital infrastructure
• Diverse economy and trade relationships
• Islamic finance expertise
Opportunities
• ASEAN-BRICS+ integration catalyst
• Green energy transition leadership
• Digital economy partnerships
• Alternative payment systems
Key Terms
GDP PPP
Gross Domestic Product adjusted for purchasing power parity
TFEC
Total Final Energy Consumption
Min-Max Normalization
Statistical technique to scale values to 0-1 range
Geometric Mean
Average that penalizes extreme values more than arithmetic mean
Entropy Weights
Weights based on information content and variation
SDG Index
UN Sustainable Development Goals achievement score
