Confronting some uncomfortable truths

Datuk Mohammed Hussein at the launch of his new book, 'How Malaysia Missed 7 Chances', which aims to inspire national leaders to realign policies and strategies to support nation-building rather than undermine or postpone it. —YAP CHEE HONG/The Star

ECONOMIC models and policies are pillars for nation-building.

Ever since claiming independence on August 31, 1957, Malaysia has executed several policies aimed at improving and uplifting the lives of the rakyat.