Growth of Dubai is unbelievable: Anwar

Growth of Dubai is unbelievable: Anwar
By Riyasbabu

14 June 2008
DUBAI - Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, former deputy prime minister of Malaysia, yesterday said his country had a major role to play in solving the Darfur crisis as Malaysia is a beneficiary of oil from Sudan's troubled region.

Anwar, who is visiting Dubai for drawing investment to Malaysia from the Gulf, told Khaleej Times that he was not satisfied with Malaysian government's efforts over Darfur.

"China has the major role to play to resolve the Darfur issue. As Malaysia has also major business operations in the region, I think we should also put efforts to intervene in the issue," the former deputy PM added.

Commenting on Dubai's rapid growth, he said the success story of Dubai changed the economic theories with its pace and volume.

"The growth of Dubai is unbelievable. It has witnessed rapid growth in the past 20 years and it can be a role model for other cities," he said.

Anwar called for better cooperation in economic sector between GCC countries and Malaysia.

"Malaysian economy is not in a good position as it should be. The growth depends on the planning and investments. Now we are looking for more investments from Gulf for building infrastructure and other facilities," he said.