Embracing our unity and diversity

I FEEL that this year’s Jiwa Merdeka theme reflects a renewed sense of hope and optimism, something I dare say has not been felt for quite a while! The reasons?

Two years on since our nation fully reopened post-pandemic, we see a more resilient economy that grew 5.1% year-on-year in 1H2024, ranking us ahead of our regional peers, while placing us on track to achieve the 4-5% GDP target this year.