PETALING JAYA (THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK) - Malaysia must overcome challenges to become a developed nation whose successes can be enjoyed by all its people, said Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin.. Read more at straitstimes.com.
PETALING JAYA - Malaysia must overcome challenges to become a developed nation whose successes can be enjoyed by all its people, said Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin.
"Economic growth figures are only meaningful when you have a steady source of income, a comfortable home, quality education, good health, environmental sustainability, and safety in order to lead happy and peaceful lives," he said in his speech at Stadium Merdeka, the historic site where Tunku Abdul Rahman proclaimed the country's independence.He acknowledged that not everyone in the country was fortunate, with some having to work two or three jobs to put food on the table.
As the country would lose RM2.4 billion for every day business was suspended, he said the government decided to open up the economy in stages, while also launching the National Economic Recovery Plan . Mr Muhyiddin said the pandemic had taught the country a very important lesson of caring for one another.
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