If you're running a company, modernise operations. Harness information technology to increase productivity. This makes good long term strategy. Concerntrate on your core business. Be good at it and keep abreast of developments in your sector.
Liberalisation is good.
The current economic slowdown is a problem facing all Malaysians. We should be united. Used local suppliers. Alternatively, seek suppliers closer to home, like Indonesia or Thailand. Many of our prominent leaders are products of our local universities.