Government to find ways to offset drop in competitiveness ranking


KUALA LUMPUR: The Government will identify the reasons why Malaysia suffered a drop in the global competitive ranking this year and find solutions to offset the situation.

International Trade and Industry Minister II Datuk Seri Ong Ka Chuan said the drop was not disastrous and Malaysia could head back to the top 20 again in the next few years.

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