Malaysia remains competitive despite pandemic, MIDA says


Companies said Azman, should tap on Malaysia’s strong fundamentals which includes the electrical and electronics (E&E) infrastructure and business ecosystem developed over the last 50 years.

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia remains competitive amid the COVID-19 pandemic and is moving ahead as one of the top global manufacturing nations through the adoption of Industry 4.0 technologies, said the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA).

Its chief executive officer Datuk Azman Mahmud said the country’s diversified economic structure and continuous support from the government in balancing public health and the livelihood of the people, underpinned the growth momentum of Malaysia’s industrial capacity.

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