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Malaysia’s Vaccination and Economic Revival Plan
Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin has projected that most states could be in the final phase of Malaysia’s COVID-19 exit strategy by October, primarily driven by vaccination milestones. The upcoming budget, slated for October, is expected to focus heavily on economic recovery and resilience-building.
Addressing Social Vulnerability
The pandemic has exacerbated poverty in Johor, with the local government launching stimulus packages worth over 241 million ringgit (approximately 56 million USD) to bolster pandemic management and extend financial aid. These efforts aim to support vulnerable populations, including the homeless, small business owners, and low-income families.