Dr M: Govt looking to attract more foreign investments to boost economy, strengthen ringgit
PublishedPrime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad speaks during a press conference in LAngkawi May 25, 2019. ― Picture via Twitter/bernamadotcom
“For example, if we can produce vegetables, fruits, fish, livestock and so on, we do not depend on the supply from other countries, so God willing, we will be able to strengthen and improve our economy, and when the economy is healthy, the ringgit will strengthen. Also present were his wife, Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali, Ayer Hangat assemblyman Juhari Bulat and Kuah assemblyman Mohd Firdaus Ahmad.
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