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By Anas Alam Faizli Malaysia is not short of plans. Nor is it short of capital. Malaysia’s major institutional funds collectively manage close to RM2 trillion, a figure broadly comparable to the size of the economy itself. Yet national investment in research and development remains at approximately 1% of GDP, far below leading economies such as South Korea, which consistently …

Competitiveness is no longer about cost. It is about capability. It is about occupying the highest value segments of the supply chain. For decades, Malaysia’s economic model was built on efficiency. We could produce at lower cost, deliver at speed, and integrate seamlessly into global supply chains. That model worked. It helped transform Malaysia into one of Asia’s most open …