Malaysia to focus on core competency of workforce to up prospects - Mida chairman

KUALA LUMPUR: Investment prospects in Malaysia have risen dramatically because of the country's prolonged economic interaction with the global economy.

"As the Malaysian economy undergoes transformation, we must continue to develop the people's core competencies so that our workforce can compete effectively in the global economy for the benefit of the country, attracting high-tech investments and transitioning to new sectors of comparative advantage,” said Tan Sri Dr Sulaiman Mahbob, chairman of the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA).