285: Daily Dose @ 5: Malaysia targets GDP growth of 4.5-5.5% per annum until 2025, Air strikes reported in Myanmar battle

<div>AMONG the headlines for Monday, September 27, 2021,  Malaysia is targeting economic growth of 4.5% to 5.5% per annum between 2021 and 2025 as it recovers from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob said today.<br /><br /> The country’s export-driven economy has taken a hit from the pandemic. Bank Negara Malaysia slashed its full-year growth forecast to 3.0%-4.0% from 6-7.5% last month - the second cut this year.<br /> <br /> Malaysia’s financial position is also expected to improve in 2023 as the economy strengthens, he said in parliament, while launching a five-year economic plan until 2025 called the 12th Malaysia plan.<br /> <br /> Also, Myanmar's military launched air strikes at the weekend after clashes with fighters opposed to the junta in the Sagaing region, according to media and a militia member, as phone lines and the internet were also severed in some districts.<br /> <br /> Listen to the top stories of the day, reporting from Astro AWANI newsroom — all in 3-minutes.<br /> <br /> We bring you the headlines, weekdays at 5 pm.<br /> <br /> Stay informed on <a href="http://astroawani.com">astroawani.com</a> for these news and more.</div>