Malaysia development plan moves up high-income nation goal to 2025

New government looks beyond COVID, targets 4.5-5.5% average GDP growth

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A construction site in Kuala Lumpur on Sept. 27: The government has unveiled a $95.5 billion plan to accelerate growth and achieve developed country status. © Reuters

P PREM KUMAR, Nikkei staff writer

KUALA LUMPUR -- Malaysia aims to average 4.5% to 5.5% annual economic growth through 2025 and become a developed country by that year, five years earlier than a target set by former leader Mahathir Mohamad.

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