Senior minister: World Bank, IMF’s GDP projection reflects investor confidence in Malaysia is restored
Senior Minister cum Miti Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali said the World Bank and IMF’s projection for Malaysia’s GDP of between 6.3 per cent and 7.5 per cent in 2021 reflects investor confidence in Malaysia has been restored. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
“This projection is from the World Bank and IMF but I have to put a caveat there — it can be achieved provided we restart the economy now, the narrative is not about fear, it should be to restore the confidence of investors... we should not instil fear in the people. Mohamed Azmin said based on the information received, most of the economic sectors have started operating but several issues need to be resolved, among them, the entry of expatriates into the country.
“This tour is also to get feedback among stakeholders, the rakyat, industry associations, including small traders on the challenges faced during and after the movement control order .
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