Exclusive - The government has been decisive in saving lives and livelihoods

Finance Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz — SHAARI CHEMAT /The Star

THERE was a baptism of fire when you stepped into this job, given the wreckage the pandemic has caused. How challenging has it been as a first-time minister having to deal with unprecedented challenges to the economy?

The government’s main challenge is to save lives and livelihoods. My focus is to manage the economy, ensure a soft landing for our people and businesses and economic resilience moving forward.