Malaysian economy to shrink 3.1% in 2020, says World Bank
The World Bank releases Surviving the Storm, its Malaysia economic monitor, today. – The Malaysian Insight file pic, June 25, 2020.
MALAYSIA’S economy is projected to contract by 3.1% this year due to a sharp slowdown in economic activities resulting from the Covid-19 pandemic, said the World Bank.Effective July 2018, access to full reports will only be available with a subscription. Sign-up now and enjoy one week free access!
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