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Does Sabah Need To Diversify Its Economy?

Dr. Firdausi Suffian, Senior Lecturer in Public Policy, UiTM Sabah

23-Mar-21 07:47

Does Sabah Need To Diversify Its Economy?

During his two-day visit to Sabah, Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin outlined several measures to help the state close its socio-economic gap. But will these measures, and a new development plan announced by the state government, truly address the needs of Sabahans and bolster its ailing economy? We speak to Dr. Firdausi Suffian, Senior Lecturer in Public Policy at UiTM Sabah, to find out.

Produced by: Lyn Mak

Presented by: Noelle Lim, Lyn Mak, Roshan Kanesan


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Categories:  Politics,  Social Issues,  law & legal matters,  Investments

Tags:  Sabah,  poverty,  socioeconomic,  imbalance,  economy,  politics, 


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