Experts: Steer clear of low-value FDIs, strengthen DDIs


PETALING JAYA: The government should refrain from allowing labour-intensive foreign investments into the country and look towards strengthening domestic direct investment (DDI) instead, say some experts.

It should also encourage industries to automate while creating more local skilled workers.

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