Booklet WCY 29 Mei 2013 1 - MPC
Booklet WCY 29 Mei 2013 1 - MPC
Booklet WCY 29 Mei 2013 1 - MPC
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economy towards an innovation-led economy. It is<br />
encouraging that Malaysia is recognised as one of the<br />
countries that heavily invests in science and<br />
technology as quoted by the UNESCO<br />
Director-General, Irina Bokova. However, education,<br />
which is a sub-factor of Infrastructure which is ranked<br />
at 34 th (2012:33 rd ) would need to be further<br />
prioritised. With the implementation of the National<br />
Education Blueprint <strong>2013</strong>-2025, Malaysia would be<br />
able to produce highly skilled and holistic human<br />
capital who are able to compete in the international<br />
arena.<br />
17. Government Efficiency which measures the<br />
conduciveness of government policies declined by 2<br />
positions. The sub-factors that contributed to this<br />
decline are Societal Framework, Business Legislation,<br />
and Institutional Framework. This highlights that there<br />
are still weaknesses in the system which need to be<br />
scrutinised and addressed. The government is<br />
committed to building a resilient, dynamic and<br />
innovative economy; enhancing security and public<br />
safety; strengthening women’s participation; fighting<br />
corruption as well as revitalising the public service and<br />
enhancing good governance. With regards to budget<br />
deficit, the government had been successful in<br />
reducing the deficit from 6.7% in 2009 to 4.5% in 2012<br />
and is committed to reduce the deficit further to 3% by<br />
2015.<br />
MALAYSIA<br />
AMONG TOP COUNTRIES<br />
15<br />
Numerous policies<br />
had been rolled<br />
out to enhance<br />
infrastructure.<br />
The government<br />
is commi ed to<br />
building a resilient,<br />
dynamic and<br />
innovave economy.<br />
Canada<br />
7 (89.13)<br />
United States<br />
1(100.00)<br />
Switzerland<br />
2 (93.36)<br />
Germany<br />
9 (86.20)<br />
Netherlands<br />
14 (83.16)<br />
Luxembourg<br />
13 (83.31)<br />
Norway<br />
6 (89.59)<br />
Sweden<br />
4 (90.53)<br />
Denmark<br />
12 (83.51)<br />
Qatar<br />
10 (85.51)<br />
United Arab Emirates<br />
8 (88.44)<br />
Malaysia<br />
15 (83.15)<br />
Hong Kong<br />
3 (92.78)<br />
Singapore<br />
5 (89.86)<br />
Taiwan<br />
11 (85.20)<br />
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