Govt to announce economic stimulus package on Wednesday: official

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Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad is expected to unveil a fresh economic stimulus package o­n Wednesday in an effort to boost the the sluggish economy and offset the impact of the Sars outbreak, a top government official said Monday.

"The travel and hotel industry is the main focus of the stimulus package," the official told AFP today o­n condition of anonymity.

"Among the incentives they may get (are) tax rebates," he added.

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