Political scientist Ong Kian Ming gave the audience a run-down of the statistics to paint a grave picture of the economy.<br /><br />This included a relatively high income inequalities, "pockets" of poverty especially in rural areas, a drop in the Global Competitiveness Report rankings and the Corruption Index and poor achievements in education.<br /><br />Full Story: http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/210063<br /><br />Camera/Editing: Fendi Zulkfley