Muslim nations ‘playing catch-up’ must mirror West in nurturing technology – Malaysia PM
KUALA LUMPUR - Islamic countries are lagging behind their non-Muslim counterparts in embracing new technology, and this will not change unless there is a complete shift of mindset by their leadership.
That is according to Malaysian prime minister Mahathir Mohamad, who told an international conference addressing economic development of the Muslim world on Thursday (Dec 19): “We have to work doubly hard to catch up with the rest of the world.”
Addressing the conference, Malaysia’s prime minister urged Muslim leaders to find ways to rival the West in embracing technology.
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