Is Malaysia’s Budget for 2022 Expansionary Enough (And 6 Other Findings)

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At the point that economies around the world are coming out of the CoVid-19 pandemic induced economic slumps, fiscal policy needs to be employed in amounts larger than before. This would allow the tapering down of monetary policy that has helped tide over people during he worst of the lockdowns with aid and relief programs. We examine, primarily whether Malaysia’s 2022 Federal Budget is expansionary enough. Along the way, we found 6 other issues that are equally worrying. Grab your copy here!