Reform beyond Covid-19: No time to waste

MALAYSIA is no exception. The Covid-19 pandemic has inflicted collateral damage on the economy and society, compelling painful adjustments to the new reality; and how we can be more prepared on all fronts (fiscal space, economic resilience, business vitality, health and social protection) to withstand future financial, economic and non-economic shocks such as health, geopolitical and climate change.

After enduring the painful pandemic impact for two years, Malaysia has transitioned into an endemic phase from last Friday which comes at a time when the world economy is still in turbulence.