Datuk Seri Azmin Ali speaks during the launch of the 62nd International Statistical Institute World Statistics Congress 2019 at Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre August 18, 2019. — Picture by Hari Anggara
“Malaysia had bucked the regional trend during the second quarter of 2019, as the economy experienced outstanding growth of 4.9 per cent, supported by steady domestic demand, particularly private consumption and a strong recovery in the production of mining and quarrying sector. Mohamed Azmin said Malaysia might have the best-formulated policies founded on the most precise statistics, but without integrity, transparency and accountability in implementation, the final objectives would not be achieved.