‘Timely measures kept economy afloat’


Stimulus aid: Filepic showing BPR recipients waiting in front of Bank Simpanan Nasional in Sri Gombak. — Bernama

SWIFT measures by the government to revive the economy has earned the thumbs up from economists.

MIDF Research economist Mazlina Abdul Rahman said the Prihatin, Prihatin PKS+, Penjana and KitaPrihatin stimulus packages rolled out last year were timely to ensure the economy received continuous support to recover from the distress due to Covid-19.

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