Malaysia must break free from middle-income trap, says Anwar


BUKIT MERTAJAM: Malaysia must break free from being trapped as a middle-income country by setting a clear direction towards a high-value economy driven by technology and digitalisation, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

The Prime Minister said the country's economic fundamentals are now increasingly strong, and this momentum must be followed through with the comprehensive implementation of digital transformation policies, including at the local authority level through the development of smart cities.

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