Malaysia should bolster private sector for post-pandemic recovery: World Bank
Kuala Lumpur
THE ongoing lockdown measures will put a dent on consumption activity and Malaysia should focus on boosting the resilience of the private sector to help jumpstart the economy after the pandemic, said economists at the World Bank.
A recent report by the World Bank showed that the Covid-19 outbreak has exposed the gaps and vulnerabilities in the country's private sector, particularly the small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
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