Challenges to achieving 6% growth forecast


Police and armed forces personnel helping to control the crowd awaiting their Astra Zeneca vaccines at the vaccination centre at WTC on May 29, 2021. - AZHAR MAHFOF/The Star

FROM targeted to total lockdowns, as we still see spiking Covid-19 infections, there are concerns whether Malaysia can achieve its forecast growth of 6% to 7% for 2021.

Even if the overall economy and those already faring well recover, many businesses, individuals and households may be left further behind in an already unequal economy.

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