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Fewer SMEs, Stronger Economy? Why Scale Beats Small

Dr Carmelo Ferlito, CEO, Center for Market Education

06-Jun-25 12:00

Fewer SMEs, Stronger Economy? Why Scale Beats Small

The OECD recently urged Malaysia to boost competitiveness, while neighbours race ahead with bold reforms and investor wins. So what’s holding us back and what needs to change?

Dr Carmelo Ferlito, CEO of the Center for Market Education, takes a hard look at Malaysia’s economic fundamentals, the limits of SME-driven growth, and what it will take to remain regionally relevant.

Produced by: Roshan Kanesan, Carol Wong

Presented by: Roshan Kanesan


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