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Shared Prosperity
We need to rebuild a dynamic and sustainable economy where Malaysians from all walks of life can live with dignity. Deliver growth that creates decent jobs, with reforms that would lead to more resilience, competitiveness and inclusivity in our economy.
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Explaining Malaysia to China: The Five Middles
Getting Malaysians and Chinese to understand each other’s economy is crucial for Malaysia’s future. It is important for Malaysians to understand contemporary China while China’s policy makers and business community…
Making Southeast Asia, Latin America, and Africa, as rich as China
On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of Malaysia-China diplomatic relationship, it is worthwhile to remind Malaysians the role Malaysia played in resetting the regional, if not global, scene, in…
The New Era of Malaysia’s Semiconductor Industry
May I thank Malaysia Semiconductor Industry Association and SEMICON Southeast Asia for generously inviting me to deliver a closing speech at the SEMICON Southeast Asia 2024. Your effort in bringing…
Envisaging Greater Johor Bahru as Malaysia’s Second Economic Capital
May I thank Datuk Syed Mohamed Syed Ibrahim, JCorp CEO, for his kind invitation for me to say a few words at the Johor Conversation 2024. The theme for today’s…
Strengthening ASEAN Economic Cooperation through RCEP
Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) is the world’s largest trade agreement. The agreement includes ASEAN states and China, Japan, as well as Korea. It took years for nations to negotiate…
Women in the Workforce
Malaysia is honoured to attend the Joint Meeting of Ministers Responsible for Women and Ministers Responsible for Trade. I am representing Malaysia’s Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Zafrul Aziz,…
Paradigm Shift Needed to Ensure JS-SEZ’s Success
In his royal address to the Johor State Assembly on 9 May, His Royal Highness Tunku Ismail, the Regent of Johor expressed his hope: “Adalah menjadi keutamaan saya untuk memastikan…
The Semiconductor Industry is to Power the Future
Thank you for inviting me to the launch of the Lam Manufacturing Malaysia Warehouse. I’m really glad to join you in celebrating this key milestone for Lam Research. I am…
Racing to the Top – Shaping the Next Trade Agenda
Malaysia, Southeast Asia, and the world need a new trade agenda. It cannot be the regurgitation of old clichés but rather a fresh approach. The new agenda has to steer…
Tun Razak Moment: An Opportunity for Reset
I am deeply honoured to be invited to address the Fifth Cohort of the National Resilience College. The NRC is designed to provide courses for a select group of senior…
Key to Prosperity: Racing to the Top
Geopolitical tensions and wars are now dominating headlines. Yet three decades ago, the world was a much more optimistic place. The idea of Asia Pacific, and the idea of Asia…
New Model to Move Malaysia Up the Global Semiconductor Value Chain
Semiconductors are the most strategic goods of our time, akin to the new oil. Although one would assume that such a strategic sector would attract a lot more attention, up…