Kuala Lampur, June 21 -- Malaysia's remarkable 11-spot jump in the IMD World Competitiveness Ranking (WCR) - from 34th position in 2024 to 23rd in 2025 - is more than just a statistical victory. It is a powerful testament to the effective implementation of the Madani Government's economic reforms - including fiscal, industrial and social.

For context, the WCR assesses the ability of economies to foster an environment that supports business competitiveness, productivity and economic growth, across four main categories: Economic Performance, Government Efficiency, Business Efficiency and Infrastructure. Malaysia's marked improvement in three out of four areas - especially the leap to fourth among 69 economies in Economic Performance - is n...