Criteria to achieving a high-income nation


Economy minister Rafizi Ramli said Malaysia has the potential to gain its position as an "Asian Tiger"—LOW LAY PHON/The Star

PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia is poised to become a high-income nation by 2027 if the country’s gross domestic product or GDP continues to grow between 4% and 5% annually and if the ringgit strengthens to RM4.20 against the US dollar.

According to Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli, if the targets are achieved, it will consequently lead to the country becoming an “Asian Tiger”.

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