KUALA LUMPUR, August 13 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has urged Malaysia to continue its drive for technological advancements following its 36th place ranking out of 132 countries in the 2023 Global Innovation Index. Despite the progress, he emphasized the need to build on this achievement and push for further success. During his speech at the Malaysia Commercialisation Year Summit 2024, Anwar highlighted the importance of leveraging this ranking as motivation for growth.
He stressed the need to stay vigilant and proactive, especially in the highly competitive technology sector, and to learn from the successes of neighboring countries such as Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, and Indonesia. Anwar also underscored the necessity of addressing social inequalities and ensuring inclusive participation in innovation efforts to enhance the country’s performance.
