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Developed Nation: What Does It Even Mean?

Dr Hafezali Iqbal Hussain, Professor, School of Management & Marketing Faculty of Business & Law, Taylor’s University

23-Jan-25 08:45

Developed Nation: What Does It Even Mean?

Economy Minister Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli has revealed that while Putrajaya is not hastily pursuing developed nation status, Malaysia is still on the right track to becoming an advanced nation by 2028 to 2029. Dr Hafezali Iqbal Hussain, Professor at the School of Management & Marketing Faculty of Business & Law at Taylor’s University helps us understand what this means.

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Produced by: Natalie Tan

Presented by: Shazana Mokhtar, Keith Kam


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Categories:  politics,  government,  international,  controversies,  economy

Tags:  advanced nation,  malaysian economy,  developed nation,  high income nation, 


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