CMCO a crucial decision to balance economy

Bank Islam Malaysia Bhd chief economist Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid said the RM2.4bil output loss per day referred to the total worth of goods and services produced, which essentially contributed to the country’s gross domestic product (GDP).

KUALA LUMPUR: The implementation of the conditional movement control order (CMCO) is a crucial decision to balance between the country’s economic interest and public health in light of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Bank Islam Malaysia Bhd chief economist Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid said the RM2.4bil output loss per day referred to the total worth of goods and services produced, which essentially contributed to the country’s gross domestic product (GDP).