Gov’t looking to attract more foreign investments to boost economy, strengthen ringgit: Dr M

Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad hands over donations to farmers during a ceremony at the Langkawi District Civil Defence Complex. - Bernama: Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad today said the government was looking to attract more foreign investments to boost the country’s economy and further strengthen the ringgit.

“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. He was speaking during a press conference after a ceremony to handover ‘Kasih Ibu Darul Aman’ cards to 48 recipients at the Langkawi District Civil Defence Complex here, today.

Commenting on the issue of foreign labour, Dr Mahathir, who is also Langkawi MP, said the government was working to reduce the dependency, however, he added that Malaysians should help out by not being picky with job opportunities.

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