Malaysia’s economy in ICU: Is a ‘major surgery’ warranted?

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THE term ‘economic life’ is a take on the three threats that warrant a declaration of national emergency namely security, economic life or public order.

THE term ‘economic life’ is a take on the three threats that warrant a declaration of national emergency namely security, economic life or public order.

Former premier Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin declared an emergency to tackle COVID-19 which also entailed the largest spending of public funds, but without any debate or check-and-balance as Parliament was shut down.

The amount of RM600 bil spent is now generating controversy by being subjected to investigation by the authorities.

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