Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad says more people from the rural areas should venture into business in order to bridge the income gap between the rural and urban communities. ― Bernama pic
“People in the cities are usually rich and those in the rural areas are generally poor, but if we learn to do business, we will be able to earn the same income or even more than the city people,” said the prime minister. Also present were the prime minister's wife, Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohd Ali and Rural Development Minister Datuk Seri Rina Mohd Harun.
Relating his experience visiting several companies in Okinawa, Japan, Dr Mahathir said that he planned to send anyone interested in learning and exploring more business knowledge there.
We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more: