Govt to boost economic recovery, to create at least 600,000 jobs in 2022, says PM


PETALING JAYA: The government will boost economic recovery with the implementation of various initiatives to ensure economic resilience and well-being of Malaysians, says Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob.

In his 2022 New Year address, the Prime Minister said one of the government's main focuses in 2022 is to create at least 600,000 new job opportunities besides reviving the small and medium enterprises.

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