While countries around the world emerge from their respective lockdowns, fears have now turned towards the possibility of a second wave of infections. How well-prepared are we to weather that possibility? Will other economies in the region be able to withstand a surge in Covid-19 cases? To help us answer this question, we speak to Suhaimi Ilias, Chief Economist at Maybank Kim Eng, who together with the regional economics team recently issued a report entitled "COVID-19: Off Lockdown Lows, But Wave Woes Next...?"

<p>While countries around the world emerge from their respective lockdowns, fears have now turned towards the possibility of a second wave of infections. How well-prepared are we to weather that possibility? Will other economies in the region be able to withstand a surge in Covid-19 cases? To help us answer this question, we speak to Suhaimi Ilias, Chief Economist at Maybank Kim Eng, who together with the regional economics team recently issued a report entitled "COVID-19: Off Lockdown Lows, But Wave Woes Next...?"</p>

Opinion and analysis of today’s international and local news that matter to Malaysians. Everything you need to know to start and plan your work.

<p>Opinion and analysis of today&rsquo;s international and local news that matter to Malaysians. Everything you need to know to start and plan your work.</p>

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