Construction sector seen as catalyst for growth

Key industry: A construction site in Kuala Lumpur. There are expectations that the sector could be a low-hanging opportunity for the government to pump-prime the economy.

PETALING JAYA: Concerns over the country’s high indebtedness could take a backseat for the time being, as the focus shifts to moving the economy back on the growth path following the Covid-19 pandemic.

For this reason, there are expectations that the construction sector could be a low-hanging opportunity for the government to pump-prime the economy.