Malaysia still 'on the upside' despite Goodyear pull out, say special select committee


KUALA LUMPUR: The impending closure of the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company's factory in Shah Alam is not indicative of the positive prospect for foreign direct investments in Malaysia, says a special select committee.

Special Select Committee On International Relations and International Trade chairman Wong Chen said while the impact of the closure on the 550 workers should not be played down, Malaysia was still "on the upside overall."

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