Historical journey through M’sia’s economic models

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

PETALING JAYA: Economic models and policies are the pillars of nation-building.

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