Dr M: IMF report shows Malaysia can be a high-income economy in two years


KUALA LUMPUR: An International Monetary Fund (IMF) report states that Malaysia can become a high-income nation within two years, says Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad.

"Based on current assessment, Malaysia will be able to achieve a high-income economy by 2021 or 2022," he said.

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