What does it take to turn economic growth into lasting progress? Drawing from McKinsey Global Institute’s new book, A Century of Plenty, NIAGA SPOTLIGHT brings the question home: as trade, technology and investment reshape the global economy, is Malaysia building the capabilities to thrive in the next era? Tehmina Kaoosji speaks with Vidhya Ganesan, Managing Partner, McKinsey & Company Malaysia, about productivity, Malaysian companies, AI, ASEAN and the choices that could define Malaysia’s next growth model.