Stimulus package should be practical and workable

THE government faces an economic dilemma. On one hand, it faces a global slowdown and possibly an impending recession, especially with the current Covid-19 outbreak. On the other hand, our national budget has been running deficits for several years.

It therefore cannot be depended upon to adequately stimulate the economy to counter the weakening business environment, especially the small business enterprises, and growing unemployment and underemployment.