Consistent and comparable stimulus

Johan: From the percentage value, Malaysia’s stimulus packages exceed many countries in terms of the scope and size.

MALAYSIA’s Covid-19 stimulus packages contribute more than 20% of the country’s gross domestic product (GDP), which is comparable to other developed countries and higher than regional developing countries, a comparative analysis of government assistance reveals.

This shows that the measures the Malaysian government has implemented are in line with what have been implemented by other countries, says National Budget Office director Datuk Johan Mahmood Merican in an online interview on Thursday.