The PM also points out when the economy is healthy, the ringgit will strengthen'.
Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad today said the government was looking to attract more foreign investments to boost the economy and further strengthen the ringgit.
"For example, if we can produce vegetables, fruits, fish, livestock and so on, we do not depend on 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. He was speaking at a press conference after a ceremony to hand over ‘Kasih Ibu Darul Aman’ cards to 48 recipients at the Langkawi District Civil Defence Complex in Langkawi, today.
Commenting on the issue of foreign labour, Mahathir, who is also Langkawi MP, said the government was working to reduce the dependency."We want to do away with foreign workers, but cannot, because our people are not willing to work, in restaurants they are not willing , neither in the supermarkets. In terms of heavy duty work, I understand if they are not willing to do it, but even in air-conditioned restaurants, they are not willing to work.
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