Malaysia rises to 33rd spot in Global Innovation Index


PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia has climbed to 33rd place out of 133 countries in the 2024 Global Innovation Index (GII) with an overall score of 40.5, a significant improvement after holding 36th spot for three consecutive years.

The Science, Technology and Innovation Ministry in a statement on Thursday (Sept 26) said this accomplishment reflects Malaysia's continued commitment to enhancing its national innovation ecosystem and boosting global competitiveness.

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