Malaysia’s 11-spot rise to 23rd in the 2025 IMD World Competitiveness Ranking highlights the success of Madani-led reforms in trade, investment, and industry. MITI’s role, supported by NIMP 2030 and structural improvements, has boosted economic performance and investor confidence. While challenges in innovation and workforce productivity remain, Malaysia is poised for sustainable, high-value growth and aims to be among the world’s top 12 competitive economies by 2033.
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