Report: Crucial to uplift lagging states

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Economy) Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed (pic) said the government would continue to provide support to vulnerable segments of the population, while addressing structural challenges pertaining to energy and food security

PETALING JAYA: The effects of the Covid-19 pandemic have been devastating to Kedah, Perlis, Kelantan, Sabah, and Sarawak, according to a World Bank report.

Entitled Malaysia Economic Monitor “Catching Up: Inclusive Recovery and Growth for Lagging States”, the report said the states have the lowest average income and highest incidences of poverty.