Global growth could near zero over next century, PMO adviser warns
An economic adviser to the Malaysian Prime Minister has warned that global economic growth could drop to near zero over the next century due to geopolitical tensions and supply chain issues. He emphasized the need for Malaysia to integrate national security into its economic policy to build resilience.
Why it matters
The warning highlights long-term structural risks to the global economy and the shift toward protectionist economic policies.
Economic adviser at the Prime Minister's Office Nurhisham Hussein said while Malaysia benefitted from strategic geographical advantages and a diversified economy, the country still faced significant supply chain dependencies.
IPOH: Global economic growth could slow to near zero over the next century as rising trade barriers, intensifying geopolitical competition and supply chain disruptions reshape the world economy, said Nurhisham Hussein, economic adviser at the Prime Minister's Office.
He said the changing environment required countries, including Malaysia, to integrate national security considerations into broader economic policymaking to strengthen resilience against external shocks.
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