: The government is looking at various ways, including trade diplomacy and strategic arrangements, to enhance bilateral and multilateral market integration with neighbouring countries, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
“But that requires ASEAN to be better coordinated and to have progressive governance in order to capture this opportunity,” he said in his speech at The Edge Billion Ringgit Club Corporate Awards and Gala Dinner here tonight. “Increased market access to BRICS nations is likely to benefit businesses, especially those in the palm oil, rubber and electronics sectors where Malaysia holds a competitive advantage,” he said.
“We are always willing to listen to the private sector and invite you to engage with the government more regularly. However, in presenting your ideas and proposals, you should also prioritise nation-building, think of the rakyat and how we can help them,” he said.