Country needs new generation of manufacturers


Deputy Minister of International Trade and Industry (Miti), Datuk Lim Ban Hong (pic) said the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of technology and digital enhancement to foster the country’s sustainable economic development.

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia needs to create a new generation of manufacturers to be more agile, flexible, sustainable and productive amidst the fast-evolving needs of the industry and economic uncertainties.

Deputy Minister of International Trade and Industry (Miti), Datuk Lim Ban Hong (pic) said the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of technology and digital enhancement to foster the country’s sustainable economic development.

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