"Manpower development and training during the Fourth Malaysia Plan"

Abstract

Introduction The Fourth Malaysia Plan (FMP) launched recently, charts another significant era in national development. Malaysia's continued political stability and economic resilience, which have withstood the test of time, provide sufficient promise to meet the challenges ahead with renewed confidence and positivism. As the nation embarks on the Plan, the world economy is set on a pessimistic note. Despite the emergence of adverse trends in the world economy, characterized by high inflation and slow growth, increasing protectionism, and rising energy cost, the Malaysian economy still stands strong and credible.