No need for Sarawak stimulus package, says CM
Chief Minister Abang Johari Openg launching the TravelSarawak app and website in Kuching today. – The Malaysian Insight pic, February 19, 2020.
SARAWAK has no plans for an economic stimulus package because the Covid-19 outbreak had “very little” impact on the state economy, Chief Minister Abang Johari Openg said today. “This virus outbreak affected us only a bit,” he said after launching the TravelSarawak app and website in Kuching today. 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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