According to the World Bank, Malaysia could transition into a high-income economy in the next five years. However, for this to become a reality, the country will have to undertake further reforms. For some insight into what this might entail, we speak with Richard Record, the World Bank's lead economist for Malaysia.

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Produced by: Sim Wie Boon

Presented by: Philip See, Wong Shou Ning

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