Dr M urges Muslim countries to develop culture of self-reliance
Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad at the Kuala Lumpur Summit 2019 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre December 19, 2019. — Picture by Hari Anggara
He said Muslim countries, which have abundant of natural resources, should source from each other to produce the products in order to serve the market. Turkey, for example, has ventured into technology sector by producing latest defence equipment, Dr Mahathir said. “If we sourced the things that we need from Muslim countries, then obviously our wealth will stay within the Muslim community and we become richer,” he said.
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