Securing a healthy economic growth amid political stability is essential to achieve Malaysia’s developmental goals. Stable economic growth has managed to partly solve problems such as poverty and unemployment. For an average person, a healthy economy means better job opportunities and higher income. This has become critical with the significant rise in the cost of living following hikes in fuel prices.

Author: Azidin Wan Abdul Kadir. Publication: MIERScan, 25 September 2006.