Malaysia to re-assess needs to add to stimulus package

Economic council reestablished, will meet weekly to sharpen policy focus

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Malaysia's Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin speaks during a news conference in Putrajaya. © Reuters

KUALA LUMPUR (Nikkei Markets) -- Malaysia will re-examine a $4.75 billion stimulus package to assess whether any additional support is needed for the economy where prospective growth faces risks from a widespread coronavirus outbreak, the prime minister said Wednesday.

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