Romer lauds Malaysia’s focus on human capital

Honoured guest: Najib accompanying Romer to the forum. With him are Idris (left) and Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Zahid Hamidi (second from right).

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s focus on human capital and connectivity is the right direction for development, World Bank chief economist Dr Paul Romer said.

“The Prime Minister was right when he said the key ingredient for human capital is connectivity.