The pandemic has revealed gaps in protecting the most vulnerable. Associate Professor Dr Saidatulakmal Mohd, Associate Professor of Economics, at Universiti Sains Malaysia discusses social protection measures that are much needed and how best we can fund a more comprehensive program.

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Produced by: Sim Wie Boon

Presented by: Shazana Mokhtar, Noelle Lim, Khoo Hsu Chuang

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