Economist says good governance, transparency vital for Malaysia's economy

Sulaiman:

KUALA LUMPUR: Good governance and transparency are keys to propelling Malaysia’s economy to a higher level, says renowned economist Tan Sri Dr Sulaiman Mahbob.

“Good governance plus transparency will definitely curb excesses such as possible corruption, rent-seeking activities and patronage,” Sulaiman said at the launch of the Middle-Income Trap – Economic Myth, Political Reality: Case Studies of Malaysia and Thailand report yesterday.