KUALA LUMPUR ¨C In 2007, on the 50th anniversary of Malaysia¡¯s independence, Nobel laureate economist the ¡°miracle¡± of the country¡¯s economic rise and creation of a vibrant multiethnic society.
In the 15 years that followed, however, revelations of large-scale and damaged Malaysia¡¯s international reputation and fueled domestic political instability.
But Malaysia¡¯s fortunes may be turning around. Late last year, long-time opposition leader was as the country¡¯s new prime minister. His record of effective and corruption-free leadership offers good reason to hope that Malaysia can return to a stable development path leading to greater prosperity for more people.
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