MANILA: Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said promoting social equity is crucial for world economic growth, citing Malaysia’s success as an example.
Speaking before the annual Philippine Business Conference here, the former prime minister said Malaysia’s success in closing the gap between wealthy ethnic Chinese and poorer Malays had spurred economic growth while minimising class and racial tensions.
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