KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 — The 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) is expected to enhance Malaysia’s competitiveness by promoting high-value manufacturing through business and investor-friendly policies, say economists.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 17 — Malaysia’s remarkable rise in the World Competitiveness Ranking (WCR) 2025 is clear evidence that the reforms implemented by the Madani government are yielding positive results, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 17 — Malaysia has jumped 11 spots in the World Competitiveness Ranking (WCR) 2025 to 23rd place — its best ranking since 2020 — reflecting the progressive momentum in the country’s economic recovery and reform agenda.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 — Malaysia's world competitiveness ranking can be enhanced through a targeted approach to developing workforce talent and education to achieve a high level of performance, thereby boosting economic growth and improving per capita income.

PETALING JAYA, June 21 — Most of the issues highlighted in the World Competitiveness Ranking 2024 report by the IMD were resolved in the first quarter (1Q) this year, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 21 — Malaysia’s decline in the IMD World Competitiveness Rankings 2024 was due to the weak ringgit last year, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

KOTA BHARU, Feb 29 — The government’s efforts to emphasise the empowerment of the Bumiputera economic agenda in ministries, agencies, government-linked companies (GLCs), and government-linked investment companies (GLICs) through the Bumiputera Economic Congress (KEB) 2024 can enhance progress and promote fair economic opportunities between the Bumiputera and other races.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 — The initiatives under Budget 2024 should focus on strengthening the competitiveness of the manufacturing industry, especially for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), in terms of mitigating the impact of global economic slowdown, inflationary cost pressures and enhancing productivity by increasing digitalisation and supporting the green growth and sustainability agenda.

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 — The Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM) has urged the government to set up a Madani council and an inter-ministry and private sector joint steering committee to enhance stronger collaboration and a shared sense of responsibility among the private and public sector and stakeholders.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 8 — Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing suggested today that Malaysia should consider providing visa-on-arrival for all countries to remain competitive in the global tourism industry.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 20 — The Malaysian government should continue its efforts to revitalise the economy and increase the country’s competitiveness, said the International Institute for Management Development (IMD).