Malaysia Proposes Establishment of an ASEAN Economic Recovery Plan and Requests its Counterparts to be Proactive

Malaysia has suggested that the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) establish a post-COVID-19 economic recovery plan that emphasizes not only on financial implications but also on social safety nets, food safety and education. This suggestion was made during a special ASEAN summit held on the 14th of April 2020.

A statement from Vietnam’s Prime Minister’s Office stated that the ASEAN economic recovery plan should include initiatives to ensure a strong logistics network for the region’s 600 million people. It added that a robust supply chain within the ASEAN network should not impose unnecessary restrictions that may hinder the smooth flow of medical supplies, food and essential goods, as well...