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” Kanak-Kanak Mangsa Terbesar Wabak Covid-19 ” – Prof Jomo KS

Ekonomi Rakyat5 years ago5 years ago05 mins

Tokoh ekonomi negara, Prof Jomo KS menyatakan kanak-kanak merupakan mangsa terbesar di sebalik pandemik Covid-19 ini. Beliau yang diwawancara oleh Ekonomi Rakyat secara atas talian semalam menyuarakan kebimbangan terhadap keadaan kanak-kanak yang terkesan akibat penutupan sekolah.

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” Kanak-Kanak Mangsa Terbesar Wabak Covid-19 ” – Prof Jomo KS

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