During the launch of the Malaysian Business Council on February 28, 1991, the Honourable Prime Minister presented a paper entitled "Malaysia-Moving Forward" which contains a framework of thinking about goals and Malaysia into a developed nation by the year 2020. It is known as "Vision 2020".

Vision 2020 is not a special policy but was a response to economic, social and political place in the national and international level for their challenge to the country. This vision has been championed as a guideline and framework of the approach to be taken in initiating measures for the long journey to be traveled by the country.

The ultimate goal of the ambitious is the formation of a Malaysia that is fully developed by 2020. Progress is not limited to the economic sense but it will include all aspects of life: economic, political, social, spiritual, psychological and cultural.

By the year 2020, Malaysia as an independent nation will be a nation that truly advanced, united, self-reliant, progressive and prosperous. People will enjoy a perfect life in a society that is democratic, tolerant, moral, fair, competitive, dynamic and have high durability.

This means that Vision 2020 aims to create the nation of Malaysia will be developed in its own way without following the foot steps on the way and the pattern of developed countries at present. 's Ambitious progress is not progress perfectly measured solely in terms of physical or physical achievement alone but it will include the creation of a perfect society with moral values ​​and ethical standards and can be emulated by other countries.




Is Malaysia can achieve Vision 2020?
Malaysia will not be Able to Achieve the goals of Vision 2020 as developed countries due to the global financial crisis now. When vision is Launched, the country experienced an increase of 8 per cent of per annum, but the government does not expect the Asian currency crisis in 1997 and a radical change of government policy after the leadership of Dr. Mahathir. In addition, the problem of political instability in the country will also have an impact on this country's desire to Achieve that goal. We can not Achieve this vision now Because of political instability in the country, it is something that is quite foreign, after 50 years now that something is not normal for people. Vision 2020 may not be Achieved in a timely manner if the government does not change the country's economic foundation. Developed country status can be Achieved by Malaysia but not in 2020, maybe later than that date. However, Malaysia is still Able to pursue that dream if the government is willing to implement a number of important changes, Including reducing the foreign direct investment (FDI). FDI is no longer relevant at the moment as foreign investors accounted for only 10 per cent of the national income while increasing the outflow of money from the country. Malaysia will not progress if directly dependent on FDI. Foreign investors are only concerned with profit, so they choose other countries for cheaper, we will not be Able to Compete even more liberalized sector. dynamic.

Characteristics of the developed countries
  
- Technology developed well and has a rapid progress.

- Industrial become the backbone of the economy and growing rapidly.

- Processing of natural resources optimally done with the help of experts and modern technology.

- The high level of health of the population characterized by high life expectancy and low infant mortality.

- Low population growth rate.

- High level of education.

- The high income level of residents marked the high GNP and per capita income 
  (Most of the population work in industry, commerce, and suits )