Jomo: Malaysian businesses need boost

Think outside the box: Jomo delivering his presentation on ‘US-China Relations and World Economic Tensions’ during the Malaysia-China Outlook Forum 2019 at Sheraton Hotel in Petaling Jaya.

PETALING JAYA: While Malaysia has a highly skilled and talented workforce, a more enabling environment is needed to help businesses achieve their potential, economist Prof Dr Jomo Kwame Sundaram said.

Speaking to reporters at the Malaysia-China Outlook Forum 2019 on Monday, Jomo said there was no question that Malaysians had the talent required to capitalise on business opportunities.