Focus on digital and green economy sectors


Rafizi said Malaysia would require an estimated RM627bil to be the leader in transition towards renewable energy within the region.

KUALA LUMPUR: The Economy Ministry is staking its investments on the digital and green economy, identifying it as a key area with significant growth potential, and simultaneously, aims to expand the number of tech experts within the country.

Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli said restructuring the economy requires his ministry to place bets on an economic model with the most promising growth opportunities and figuring out the best ways to reach them.

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