Zafrul: MCO 3.0 conditions less restrictive, economy will continue to grow


Finance Minister Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz explaining about the economy during MCO.

PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia’s economy is expected to continue improving as conditions under the third movement control order are not as restrictive as those under the first MCO.

Having learnt from the first two movement control orders, Finance Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz said keeping the economic sectors open under MCO 3.0 was important as it has been shown to be crucial in helping the vulnerable and mitigate the blow on incomes and employment.

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