And moving ahead
As 2020 rolls in with the promise of a fresh start and new possibilities, we bid goodbye to a momentous decade. This was an important 10 years for Asia, when countries from the continent truly came into their own – both politically and economically.
The vibrant economies and a young aspirational population have transformed Asia into the engine of global growth and innovation. This transformational phase that the region is going through opens up both opportunities and challenges, the perfect setting for a thriving legal industry.
In our cover story, we turn to Malaysia, a nation that holds great potential but is weighed down by political uncertainties. Mahathir Mohamad’s return to power in Malaysia last year was watched with a mix of excitement and anxiety. A year later, we take stock of the hits and misses of the government and, more importantly, we talk to the country’s top lawyers on the steps needed to jumpstart the economy.
Having won on a platform against systemic corruption, erosion of the rule of law, economic malaise and anti-race-based politics, the administration has spent much of its time cleaning up. And it has results to show for its work. The nation has shown improvement in several international performance indicators and indices.
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