Nor Shamsiah: Malaysia must do more to attract quality investments


Bank Negara Malaysia governor Datuk Nor Shamsiah Mohd Yunus said currently the deficit in the innovation capability of the country remains and Malaysia does not spend enough on research and development (R&D).

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia must do more to attract quality investments to promote a more innovative economy, including to do so more deliberately and thoughtfully, Bank Negara Malaysia governor Datuk Nor Shamsiah Mohd Yunus said.

She said currently the deficit in the innovation capability of the country remains and Malaysia does not spend enough on research and development (R&D).

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