Break political deadlock and focus on economy, leaders told

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Break political deadlock and focus on economy, leaders told

PETALING JAYA: Politicians have been urged to resolve their disputes over the reins of power as soon as possible before the political uncertainty dampens economic growth.

An economist, Yeah Kim Leng of Sunway University, said political uncertainties are a distraction as attention and resources are diverted to the country’s political climate rather than the economy.

Malaysian Employers Federation executive director Shamsuddin Bardan said investors’ confidence may be eroded if the political process takes too long to resolve the impasse about who will run the government.

“Once the question of legitimacy of the government is resolved, the focus will then move to the economy,” Yeah told FMT.

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