Sustainable development and green technology need to play a vital role in driving the country's economy, says Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. The Prime Minister said that the Covid-19 pandemic has been a wake-up call for the world and that Malaysia and other countries need to rethink their development agenda. “A green recovery approach would not only spur the economy and social well-being but will also drive the nation’s development trajectory on a low carbon and climate resilience pathway,” he said. He was speaking during the launch of 11th edition of International Greentech & Eco Products Exhibition & Conference Malaysia (IGEM), the very first virtual edition of the event. “Malaysia, as a country blessed with rich natural resources, being one of the 12 mega-biodiverse countries in the world, and with a head-start in green technology, should leverage on this for a stronger green recovery agenda. In our Budget 2021, there will be a special focus on the sustainability agenda and we will make a very important announcement in this regard,” he added.

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