Malaysia's Ability to Adapt and Advance - Prof Amir Lebdioui

"Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the face"

Malaysia knows this well. As the country worked to upgrade its industries, it faced trade barriers, technological disruptions and competition. But each setback pushed Malaysia to adapt and find new ways forward.

We had the chance to ask Prof Amir Lebdioui, Director of the TIDE Centre at the University of Oxford, what Malaysia can be proud of in its industrial development. His answer reminds us that economic progress is not about avoiding setbacks, but learning to adapt and move forward.