主题：【讨论】中国的长远战略：和谁结盟？ -- 科大胡不归

A combination of seven strategic economic development thrusts is needed to accelerate growth of Iskandar Malaysia during the CDP period. The thrusts are as follows :

strengthen the existing main economic drivers and diversity into new economic growth sectors.

strengthen supporting industries and the basic foundation.

strengthen international linkages.

build on existing strength in respect of resource endowment and lever on Singapore’s strength.

optimise spatial distribution of economic activities.

adopt the cluster approach.

provide the right type of incentives and support.

Future Growth Scenario, 2005-2025

The future scenario for Iskandar Malaysia should include:

A well developed, internationally and internally integrated, strong and efficient logistic system giving it a high level of national and international accessibility and internal mobility,

A strong base for vertically and horizontally integrated dynamic manufacturing and service clusters. With well developed external linkages to major regional and global development nodes.

A sizeable foreign residents (about 12-15%) with high skills and income would render viable the various international class social and educational, health, recreational and other facilities that are necessary for an international class ‘life style’ which is vital to attract and retain the inflow of international investment and highly skilled managerial and professional workforce.