TO REDUCE GLOBAL POVERTY, INVESTING IN GIRLS’ EDUCATION IS SMARTEST ECONOMIC STRATEGY

BY SHAN SAEED KUALA LUMPUR, June 14 — During my visit to Indonesia in April 2026, one observation became increasingly clear: the future prosperity of nations will be determined not merely by their natural resources, industrial capacity, or technological prowess, but by how effectively they develop and deploy their human capital—particularly that of women. Across the…

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RMK13: Steering Malaysia’s Economic Resilience and Regional Leadership in a Volatile Global Economy

Economist Shan Saeed during a visit to Harvard Business School, where he continues to draw inspiration for global economic thought leadership Economist Shan Saeed says the 13th Malaysia Plan charts a credible course for inclusive growth and global relevance, but underscores that disciplined execution is vital. By TENGKU NOOR SHAMSIAH TENGKU ABDULLAH KUALA LUMPUR ,…

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