Pemerkasa Plus, valued at RM40 billion, is the latest government stimulus to help Malaysians deal with the pandemic.

But a year and a half since Covid's appearance, critics still question the efficacy, governance, and affordability of Pemerkasa and the six other financial stimulus packages thus far unveiled, worth a total RM380 billion.

National Budget Director Datuk Johan Merican discusses.



Image Credit: Ekaterina Kapralova | Shutterstock.com

Pemerkasa Plus, valued at RM40 billion, is the latest government stimulus to help Malaysians deal with the pandemic. But a year and a half since Covid's appearance, critics still question the efficacy, governance, and affordability of Pemerkasa and the six other financial stimulus packages thus far unveiled, worth a total RM380 billion. National Budget Director Datuk Johan Merican discusses. Image Credit: Ekaterina Kapralova | Shutterstock.com

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