Making Malaysia an innovation hub


KUALA LUMPUR: Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has unveiled fresh plans for Malaysia to become one of the main destinations for the high-tech industry by 2025.

The Prime Minister unveiled a four-pronged strategy for Malaysia to be on a stronger footing in the manufacturing sector through higher productivity, contribution, innovation and increasing the number of high-skilled workers at the launch of the National Policy on Industry 4.0 (Industry4WRD).

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