Malaysia's success has been the result of sound Govt efforts and resilient people

A file picture shows students using ICT facilities at a college. Malaysia is on its way to becoming a high-income nation and knowledge-based economy that is set to continue to grow and become a formidable presence across the globe.

KUALA LUMPUR: Following Malaysia's independence, the 1960s saw the country go through a period of reconstruction and growth, as efforts were made by the Government to promote agricultural diversification and industrialisation.

In a little over half a century since, Malaysia is sitting at a tipping point, on its way to becoming a high-income nation and knowledge-based economy that is set to continue to grow and become a formidable presence across the globe.