Continue supporting businesses, gig economy to boost growth

WGB managing director Dato' Dr Mohd Rizal bin Mohd Jaafar

KUALA LUMPUR: Given the uncertain economic landscape, corporate leaders are hoping that the upcoming Budget 2021 will focus on helping businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as the gig economy, to encourage growth in economic activities.

Widad Group Bhd managing director Datuk Dr Mohd Rizal Mohd Jaafar

Widad Group Bhd managing director Datuk Dr Mohd Rizal Mohd Jaafar wants to see pump priming measures in key economic sectors, particularly construction and infrastructure, as well as road and water works.