Stepping up its game to attract foreign investors


Williams says Malaysia's infrastructure and talent are sufficient to attract foreign investment.

PETALING JAYA: When the news about Indonesia planning a US$34bil (RM149.6bil) “smart capital city” broke out some time ago, it caused quite a stir among Malaysian policymakers.

The fact that Nusantara, which borders Sabah and Sarawak, is also designed to be a new investment hub for Indonesia, has made the threat to Malaysia’s investment appeal more pronounced.

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