Economists: Extraordinary stimulus needed to save jobs and the vulnerable

With expectations of a recession due to the Covid-19 pandemic, economists surveyed by Malaysiakini have called for more protection for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as vulnerable groups in the government’s forthcoming economic stimulus plan.

They also advised against corporate bailouts.

Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin is set to announce what he termed a "comprehensive" package today...