![Malaysia can be a developed nation if corruption is stopped - PM Anwar Malaysia can be a developed nation if corruption is stopped - PM Anwar](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/81674470470_AnwarIbrahimCNY.jpg)
Malaysia can be a developed nation if corruption is stopped - PM Anwar
Malaysia has the potential to be a developed country on condition that the practice of stealing the nation's wealth through corruption is stopped altogether, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Mon Jan 23 2023
![GE15: BN unveils PADU manifesto, a new deal to propel Malaysia towards developed nation status GE15: BN unveils PADU manifesto, a new deal to propel Malaysia towards developed nation status](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/61667837329_ZahidHamidiKempen.jpg)
GE15: BN unveils PADU manifesto, a new deal to propel Malaysia towards developed nation status
BN launched its manifesto for the GE15, "Perancangan Amal dan Usaha" or PADU, in an effort to secure the mandate to form the next federal government.
Mon Nov 07 2022
![Modi says India aims to become developed nation in 25 years Modi says India aims to become developed nation in 25 years](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/41660544959_NarendraModi.jpg)
Modi says India aims to become developed nation in 25 years
India is the world's sixth-largest economy and is expected to grow at over 7pct in the current fiscal year ending in March 2023.
Mon Aug 15 2022
![Malaysia's ability to increase debt level limited - Tengku Zafrul Malaysia's ability to increase debt level limited - Tengku Zafrul](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/71658214497_TengkuZafrul.jpg)
Malaysia's ability to increase debt level limited - Tengku Zafrul
Malaysia's ability to increase its level of indebtedness is limited compared to developed nations with much lower debt service ratios, said Finance Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.
Tue Jul 19 2022
![Merdeka 118 tower a great engineering achievement for Malaysia - PM Ismail Sabri Merdeka 118 tower a great engineering achievement for Malaysia - PM Ismail Sabri](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-11/61638243973_MenaraMerdeka.jpg)
Merdeka 118 tower a great engineering achievement for Malaysia - PM Ismail Sabri
The construction of the Merdeka 118 tower amid the COVID-19 pandemic marks a great engineering achievement for the country and reinforces Malaysia's position as a modern and developed nation.
Tue Nov 30 2021
![Australian PM apologises for COVID-19 vaccine delays as cases spike Australian PM apologises for COVID-19 vaccine delays as cases spike](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/81626934116_AUSTRALIA.jpg)
Australian PM apologises for COVID-19 vaccine delays as cases spike
Australia has been administering less than 150,000 vaccines each day, well behind other developed nations.
Thu Jul 22 2021
![Turning 96, Dr Mahathir prays Malaysia will be developed by all parties Turning 96, Dr Mahathir prays Malaysia will be developed by all parties](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/81625919763_sidangmediatunma.jpg)
Turning 96, Dr Mahathir prays Malaysia will be developed by all parties
Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, who celebrated his 96th birthday today, prays that Malaysia will be developed by all parties until it reaches its objective of becoming a developed nation.
Sat Jul 10 2021
![Wawasan 2020 did not fail completely despite Malaysia not reaching developed nation status - Tun M Wawasan 2020 did not fail completely despite Malaysia not reaching developed nation status - Tun M](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-11/51606534784_FBKapsulWawasan.jpg)
Wawasan 2020 did not fail completely despite Malaysia not reaching developed nation status - Tun M
According to former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, the country managed to increase capacity in several aspects.
Sat Nov 28 2020
![Important to uphold 3W in achieving developed nation status - Saifuddin Important to uphold 3W in achieving developed nation status - Saifuddin](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-09/81599199813_TBSAIFUDDINABDULLA.jpg)
Important to uphold 3W in achieving developed nation status - Saifuddin
The programme is aimed at fostering the spirit Merdeka and strengthening relationships among ministry staff through leisure activities.
Fri Sep 04 2020
![Merdeka reflections Merdeka reflections](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2019-09/41567999563_MERDEKASJKCPOEYSI.jpg)
Merdeka reflections
We wonder what it really means to have emerged out of the global backwaters to join the league of fully developed nations.
Mon Sep 09 2019
![China Import Ban, Less Cash in Exported Trash China Import Ban, Less Cash in Exported Trash](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2019-12/51577703872_awani-review.jpg)
China Import Ban, Less Cash in Exported Trash
President of International Solid Waste Association (ISWA) Antonis Mavropoulos lauds Chinas ban on waste imports, a move that has forced developed nations to rethink their attitude.
Thu Nov 15 2018
![Pan Borneo Highway on par with those in developed nations - PM Najib Pan Borneo Highway on par with those in developed nations - PM Najib](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-03/81488606751_Najib.jpg)
Pan Borneo Highway on par with those in developed nations - PM Najib
He said the Public Works Department, which had a high standard, would ensure this.
Sat Mar 04 2017
![Think of increasing income instead of depending fully on govt - PM Najib Think of increasing income instead of depending fully on govt - PM Najib](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-01/61484299107_Najib.jpg)
Think of increasing income instead of depending fully on govt - PM Najib
PM Najib said the government would continue to assist in various ways, but the people at the same time must endeavour to increase income and sharpen whatever skills they had.
Fri Jan 13 2017
![Malaysia on course to achieving developed nation status in 2020 Malaysia on course to achieving developed nation status in 2020](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-06/41467188888_DSNajibRazak.jpg)
Malaysia on course to achieving developed nation status in 2020
Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said today Malaysia is keeping to the schedule to achieve developed-nation status in 2020.
Fri Dec 09 2016
![Govt yet to propose six-hour work system implementation - Shahidan Govt yet to propose six-hour work system implementation - Shahidan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-01/71452150439_ShahidanKassim.jpg)
Govt yet to propose six-hour work system implementation - Shahidan
Although the government took note of the advantages of the system, it was deemed not feasible at present.
Tue Nov 08 2016