![Inflation expected to normalise at 2.5 pct next year Inflation expected to normalise at 2.5 pct next year](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2016-09/51474470835_MenaraKL.jpg)
Inflation expected to normalise at 2.5 pct next year
Malaysia's inflation is expected to normalise at 2.5 per cent next year in line with better economic prospects and higher crude oil prices.
Fri Nov 06 2020
![RM26.5 bln spent for social safety net programmes last year RM26.5 bln spent for social safety net programmes last year](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2015-12/41450618577_KampungBaru.jpg)
RM26.5 bln spent for social safety net programmes last year
The government spent a total of RM26.5 billion or 1.8 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) for various social safety net programmes last year.
Fri Nov 06 2020
![Timely response in imposing MCO cushions impact of COVID-19 crisis Timely response in imposing MCO cushions impact of COVID-19 crisis](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-10/81602055909_TEMCO.jpg)
Timely response in imposing MCO cushions impact of COVID-19 crisis
The timely response by the government in imposing the Movement Control Order (MCO) since March 18 complemented by swift stimulus packages, has cushioned the impact of the crisis in the country.
Fri Nov 06 2020
![Construction sector to expand 13.9 pct in 2021 - MOF Construction sector to expand 13.9 pct in 2021 - MOF](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-05/51588325813_pembangunanconstru.jpg)
Construction sector to expand 13.9 pct in 2021 - MOF
The construction sector is expected to bounce back with a 13.9 per cent growth next year on account of the acceleration and revival of major infrastructure projects.
Fri Nov 06 2020